India launches bird flu cull (Times of Malta) Thousands of chickens are being slaughtered after bird flu is confirmed in poultry in Assam state. The cull has been ordered after laboratory tests confirmed the cases of H5N1 virus but some reports suggest the outbreak has already spread to several districts. [News Source]

Bird flu spreads to new areas in Assam (New Kerala) Kamrup (Assam), Dec 6 : With a fresh outbreak of bird flu in poultry being detected in Assam, authorities are prepared to start the culling of thousands of chickens. [News Source]