Telangana Zoos Halt Chicken Supply Amid Rising Bird Flu Cases

In response to reported cases of avian flu in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana has implemented preventive measures, including halting the supply of chicken and eggs at the Nehru Zoological Park in Hyderabad, which has switched to alternative meats for its carnivorous animals. The state has intensified checks at inter-state borders to prevent the movement of infected birds and has strengthened biosecurity protocols to protect poultry farms. Meanwhile, large-scale culling of chickens is underway in Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra to contain the outbreak. The situation is exacerbating egg shortages and driving prices up, with Louisiana farmers facing unprecedented demand. In New Orleans, local businesses reliant on eggs are struggling due to the soaring prices and limited supply. The crisis reflects a broader national issue, with farmers emphasizing the long recovery time needed after such outbreaks.