No cases of suspected bird deaths are reported in the Vadodara city district. Animal Husbandry Department has been maintaining intensive surveillance. It has been done in coordination with the Forest Department and private poultry farms. The Animal Husbandry Department has conducted intensive surveys in the city and district for precautionary measures against the potential risk of bird flu or avian flu, and wetlands like Wadhwana, where thousands of native and exotic birds are currently present. The Forest Department is assisting them in this activity. Dr. Prakash Darji, District Deputy Director of Animal Husbandry said that fortunately no incidents of suspected bird deaths have been reported in Vadodara City or district at present. Regarding this, the department is maintaining a thorough vigilance. He said that in collaboration with the Forest Department, the Animal Husbandry Department has coordinated with organizations like Poultry Farms with the help of its staff to monitor the

Author-Shlok Talati