District Avian Influenza Protection and Coordination Committee informed this at a meeting held at the Deputy Commissioner's conference room here on Wednesday.

The meeting was also informed that various measures were taken to protect the three lakh poultry farms in the district from bird flue.

The measures include setting up of a control room in the region, formation a rapid response team and engaging a veterinary team to prevent the spread of the virus. The team will visit the poultry farms in the area and give the farmers advice on farm and bio security management. They will also regularly report to District Livestock Office about their test results, official sources said.