Hyderabad: To prevent the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) and safeguard the poultry population, Telangana government issued a high alert across the state.
The Officials have been directed to maintain strict vigilance and strengthen biosecurity measures to overcome the bird flu.
As a precautionary measure, the government has halted the supply of poultry chicken from Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra by setting up 24 check posts to prevent the entry of vehicles carrying poultry from the neighboring states.
The check posts have been set up at various border points. Authorities have denied entry to vehicles transporting poultry from Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra.