Nilgiris district has stopped all imports of poultry, eggs, and feed from Kerala following an avian flu outbreak in Alappuzha and Kottayam. The district administration said teams with veterinary officers will monitor seven checkposts along the Kerala border and one at Kakkanallah bordering Karnataka. They will stop poultry products from Kerala entering the district. Authorities warn that avian flu affects chickens, ducks, turkeys, and wild birds—and can infect humans. The district advisory said, “There is a possibility of the disease entering our district through wild birds arriving here from foreign countries.” Farmers must keep wild birds out of farms, avoid mixing different poultry species, restrict outsiders from farm areas, and disinfect farm equipment. Unusual poultry deaths must be reported to the nearest government vet immediately. The advisory also says avian flu can spread through respiratory droplets from people handling infected birds. Cooking chicken and eggs thoroughly helps avoid infection. The District Collector confirmed that import restrictions from Kerala remain until further notice.