Date:27/12/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/12/27/stories/2008122758240100.htm

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Bird flu spreads to more areas in Assam

Guwahati: Bird flu has spread to new areas in Assam, where culling of poultry has been going on since November 27. Sources in the Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department said new cases were reported at Manahkuchi of the Hajo and Chayani Barduar block in Kamrup (rural) district, where the disease was first detected.

Other fresh areas hit by the virus are Tihu-Barama of Baksa district, Chachaligaon Burachowk village in Nagaon district, Rangamati, Aurpakmoniari Tiniali in Kamrup (Metro) district and Doloigaon Uzanpara in Bongaigaon district. — PTI