As Tamil Nadu grapples with avian flu outbreaks, Namakkal’s vital poultry sector—India’s egg export giant—has activated stringent biosecurity protocols. The government’s broad advisory, triggered by bird deaths in other regions, has farms doubling down on prevention, with no local incidents reported.
Scale defines Namakkal: vast farms churning out eggs for global markets amid heavy daily traffic. Officials stress blocking the virus demands flawless execution in these dynamic environments.
Measures include visitor bans, vehicle sanitization at gates, and escalated hygiene campaigns. Disinfection now happens weekly, not fortnightly, with every step vetted by veterinary authorities.
Valson Parmeshwaran of the exporters’ association praised the teamwork: ‘Year-round compliance gets a boost during crises—we lock down access and supercharge sanitation to ensure safety.’
Commercial setups, as one farmer noted, offer superior protection through regulated conditions over open ranges. Animal husbandry teams inspect bi-weekly, with daily rounds on standby. The message from leaders is clear: Namakkal is protected, but eternal vigilance sustains its poultry dominance.