A poultry farm owner in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, has filed a complaint after claiming 140 chickens died on April 25. He alleges loud DJ music from a wedding procession caused panic and stress among the birds. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation to verify the circumstances and determine whether the sound triggered the deaths.
Veterinary experts say chicken and eggs remain affordable, reliable sources of protein, while warning that viral misinformation is damaging the poultry sector. They address public fears around hormones, antibiotics, and bird flu, stressing that steroid hormone implants are not approved for poultry growth. They also point to steady growth in India’s egg and poultry meat production driven by genetics, feed, health, and management.
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