India, Sept. 2 -- Surveillance and bio-security measures have been intensified at the National Zoological Park after avian influenza infection led to the death of 12 birds. Surveillance teams are surveying the premises twice a day and others are cleaning and disinfecting enclosures, water ponds and foraging grounds of migratory birds.
The health and behaviour of animals are being monitored by keepers and through CCTV cameras. Staff has been provided with gloves, masks, protective suits and shoe covers, the official said.
Three painted storks and one black-necked ibis have been segregated for treatment and are under observation. Till Sunday, six painted storks and two black-necked ibises had died in the water bird aviary, while four migrat...