H5N1 bird flu confirmed in peacocks in Tumakuru; surveillance intensified across 38 villages

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The Karnataka Health Department has intensified surveillance measures successful parts of Tumakuru territory aft H5N1 avian influenza was confirmed successful samples collected from dormant peacocks recovered successful respective villages.

According to officials, the National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases (NIHSAD) of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) confirmed the beingness of H5N1 avian influenza successful peacock samples connected Wednesday (April 29).

Published - May 02, 2026 07:37 p.m. IST

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