Archive · 6 Oct 2026
Bird Flu Kills 2,500 Hens at Anantapur Poultry Farm
Bird flu was confirmed at a poultry farm near Siddarampuram in Anantapur district.
About 2,500 hens died there.
Veterinary and health officials are watching the area and taking steps to stop the virus from spreading.
They are also trying to protect nearby farms and communities.
Officials said chicken should be cooked thoroughly, above 75°C.
They said properly cooked poultry is safe to eat.
People who become ill after touching infected birds should tell health authorities.
More monitoring and preventive steps are underway.
Officials confirmed bird flu caused the deaths of 2,500 hens at a poultry farm near Siddarampuram in Anantapur district.
Veterinary and health officials took precautionary steps to limit the virus’s spread to other farms and nearby areas.
Officials are monitoring the situation and working to contain the infection.
Authorities advised people to cook chicken thoroughly at temperatures above 75°C.
People were urged to alert health authorities if they develop illness after contact with infected birds.
- Who
- Officials confirmed bird flu among hens at a poultry farm.
- What
- About 2,500 hens died, and authorities are taking measures to contain the infection.
- Where
- Near Siddarampuram in Anantapur district.
- Why
- To limit the virus’s spread to other poultry farms and surrounding areas.
- Affected animals
- Hens
- Deaths
- 2,500
- Cause
- Bird flu, confirmed by officials
- Location
- A poultry farm near Siddarampuram in Anantapur district
- Cooking advice
- Cook chicken thoroughly at temperatures above 75°C
- Response
- Veterinary and health officials are monitoring the situation and taking containment measures