Bird Flu Ban on Poultry Trade Lifted in E Nepal
NEPAL - The government has lifted its ban on poultry trade in eastern Nepal, following a previous outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).

Supply/Demand Pushes up Chicken Prices in Nepal
NEPAL - Chicken prices are disproportionate to production cost, say an investigator. The reason appears to be strong demand and a fall in supply.

Unidentified Disease Kills Chickens in E Nepal
NEPAL - An unidentified disease killed around 800 chickens at Nawalpur in Sarlahi district in eastern Nepal, the National News Agency RSS reported on Saturday.

Feed Prices Take Another Jump
NEPAL - Prices of poultry feeds increased because of rising prices for imported feed raw materials.

Eastern Nepal Destroys Poultry Products
NEPAL - At least 232 chickens, one duck, 26 pigeons and 41 eggs were destroyed in Pathamari village of Jhapa district in eastern Nepal after the detection of bird fluin the locality, the National News Agency RSS reported on Wednesday.

Poultry Deaths in Nepal from Newcastle Disease
NEPAL - The cause of poultry deaths has been identified as Newcastle disease. It had been feared that the mortality was caused by highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).

More Birds Killed in Eastern Nepal
NEPAL - The Rapid Response Teams deployed by the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperative to control the bird flu outbreak have killed 1,035 chickens, 10 ducks, 53 pigeons and destroyed 205 eggs in Ruibari and surrounding areas of Sharanamati village in...

New Case of Bird Flu in Nepal
NEPAL - The veterinary authorities have reported sent a report to the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) about one new case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).

Nepalese Poultry Sector in Crisis
NEPAL - Around 60,000 people employed directly and indirectly in poultry business in Chitwan are at risk of losing their jobs after the rumours about bird flu were heard in Jhapa in eastern Nepal.

Nepal Reports No New Cases of Bird Flu
NEPAL - The veterinary authorities reported no new cases of H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) to the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE).

Unknown Disease Kills Over 1000 Chickens in Nepal
NEPAL - More than 1,000 local chickens have died from unknown disease in a village in Sindhuli district in central Nepal, the National News Agency RSS reported yesterday.

No Case of AI Infection Reported in Kathmandu
NEPAL - With panic spreading among the public about the bird flu, Nepali authorities confirmed Sunday that no person has been infected with the virus and the virus has not spread in the capital Kathmandu, local media reported.

Bird Flu Breaks out in Nepal
NEPAL - The veterinary authorities have sent an immediate notification to the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) regarding its first outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) since December 1996.

East Nepal Tightens Surveillance After AI Scare
NEPAL - The local authorities of bordering districts in eastern Nepal have more tightened surveillance after bird flu was detected in chicken in Mechinagar Municipality of Jhapa district, some 320 km southeast of Nepali capital Kathmandu.

Bird Flu Alert Triggered in Nepal Border
NEPAL - Following the reported outbreak of Avian Influenza in bordering Indian state of West Bengal a few days ago, Nepali Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives has directed local administrations in the areas bordering the Indian state to fully prohibit...

Increased Production Pushes Poultry Prices Down
NEPAL - Despite fluctuations in imports of parent chicks in recent months, a rise in production has pushed the prices of poultry products down.

Six Risks to Nepal Districts: Bordering on Bird Flu
NEPAL - Avian Influenza Control Project has said at least six Neppali districts bordering India are at risk of bird flu, local media reported on Friday.

Poultry Product Prices Skyrocket
NEPAL - Ban in import of parent chicks from countries suspected of bird-flu and their dwindling number in the country has triggered a shortage of chicken and eggs, sparking a fresh price hike in poultry products.