The sudden death of 25 to 30 crows has been reported in Vasantpura village of Savli taluka. Due to this, panic has been created in the area. Speculations regarding the bird flu are spread regarding the mysterious death of the crow. According to some people, bird flu may have taken its toll.
The incident happened on a Thursday evening, where around 30 crows died under mysterious circumstances. The current bird flu has added more spark to this incident. The village youths have collected these dead crows and buried them in a pit filled with salt.
While the people of the entire region are now worried about the spread of bird flu. According to Alpeshbhai Rai who is the Sarpanch of Vasantpura village, 30 crows have died in this incident.
On the other hand, according to district panchayat sources, 30 crows fell from the tree behind the sarpanch’s house at Vasantpuragam in Savli taluka on Thursday evening. A team of veterinarians, livestock inspectors as well as a veterinary research unit of Hod, District Panchayat reached the spot. In coordination with the Forest Department, the dead crows were packed in ziplock polyethylene bags, placed in a thermocol box between the ice cubes, and sent to the High-Security Animal Disease Laboratory in Bhopal on Friday morning in person.
Meanwhile, a video conference was held under the guidance of District Development Officer Kiran Zaveri, District Chief Health Officer Dr. Uday Tilawat, and Dr. P.R. Darji. In this conference, they also mentioned the 34 teams that will visit poultry farms in 8 talukas.
Medical officers and veterinary officers will have to coordinate and report appropriate action at the district level. In addition to this, every veterinary officer will have to keep a close eye on the poultry farms in his area.
