Cheetahs

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Madhya Pradesh: 5 Cheetahs To Be Released From Camps Into Free Ranging

Five cheetahs, three females and two males will be released from the acclimatisation camps into free-ranging conditions in Madhya Pradesh's Kuno National Park before the onset of the monsoon in June, said the Union Environment Ministry. The ministry said the decision was taken after a team of experts reviewed the current status of the "Project Cheetah" on the directions of the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA.)

Mon, 08 May 2023 - 07:05 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Cheetahs, Madhya Pradesh, environment, Animal Husbandry, News 2023

Mass culling of birds

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Supaul District Starts Culling To Prevent Bird Flu Spread: Bihar

After the Bihar Animal Husbandry department confirmed the spread of bird flu, Supaul district administration started killing birds, chickens and their eggs in the region. As per sources, birds in the range of 1-9 km range of affected areas are being killed to prevent the spread of the disease. Ram Shankar Jha, Animal Husbandry Officer said, "Teams have been deployed to sanitize the area completely".

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 - 09:00 AM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Bird Flu, Bihar, Sapaul district, Birds, Animal Husbandry

Courtesy: ANI

Representational photo: Anti-cow slaughter, Karnataka.

Photo: The Quint

Karnataka Passes Anti-Cow Slaughter Bill Amid Opposition's Protest

Amid protest by the Congress and JD(S), the Karnataka Legislative Council on February 8 passed the anti-cow slaughter bill. Passed through voice vote, the bill provisions 3-7 year imprisonment, besides fine ranging from Rs 50,000-10,00,000, for slaughter of cattle. Earlier, the bill that was tabled by Animal Husbandry Minister Prabhu Chauhan drew flak from the Opposition which termed it oppressive against certain communities. However, Chauhan… read-more

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 - 11:41 AM / by Harsh Vardhan

Tags: Karnataka Legislative Council, Anti-Cow Slaughter Bill, Prabhu Chauhan, Animal Husbandry, JD(S), Congress

Courtesy: NDTV

Poultry

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Minister Warns On Zoonotic Nature Of Bird Flu; No Deaths Reported

Animal Husbandry Minister Sanjeev Balyan on January 6 said the spreading bird flu could be transmitted to human however no such case has been reported in the country. Warning people about the non-preventive nature of flu, he informed the states had been asked to take preventive measures including timely sampling and safe disposal of dead avians. Moreover, he informed a central control room has been created at the department in Delhi.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 - 04:56 PM / by Sakshi Teresa Emmanuel

Tags: Animal Husbandry, Sanjeev Balyan, Bird Flu, Avian Influenza, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh

Courtesy: Hindustan Times

Representational photo: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Photo: Navbharat

Madhya Pradesh To Get Funds Through 'Cow Tax' For Welfare Of Animal

Aiming for cow-welfare, Madhya Pradesh's animal husbandry department has suggested levying 'cow tax' on fuel usage in the state. The department has proposed to charge 15 paise per litre on petrol and diesel, along with Rs 10 on gas cylinders. Reportedly, the tax estimates to fetch around Rs 200 crore a year. Interestingly, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan have already laid 'cow tax' in their states.

Wed, 16 Dec 2020 - 03:19 PM / by Harsh Vardhan

Tags: Madhya Pradesh, Animal Husbandry, Fossil Fuels, LPG

Courtesy: Money Control

Congo Fever

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Congo Fever: New Virus Creates Threats, Alert Issued in Maharashtra's Palghar

On September 29, Palghar district alerted its people for Crimean Congo Hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) commonly known as "Congo Fever",  after four cases were reported in the neighbouring districts. The administration requested the animal husbandry department, cattle feeders, and meat sellers to look out for symptoms that cause the fever and to stay informed. Reportedly, transmission to humans occur through contact with infected ticks or animal… read-more

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 - 08:03 PM / by Dharshana Vijayan

Tags: Maharashtra , Congo fever, Animal Husbandry, Palghar

Courtesy: The Times Of India