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The Times of India

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Bird flu outbreak leads to sharp fall in poultry sales ahead of Holi

Bird flu fears have rattled Patna's poultry market ahead of Holi, with authorities culling thousands of birds to curb the outbreak. Shoppers are shifting to mutton, fish, or vegetarian options such as jackfruit, driving chicken sales down by about 50-60%. Farmers and traders are bearing heavy losses as public worry grows.

2 Mar 2026 12:13 am