Avian influenza, commonly called “bird flu,” is a viral infection that spreads in birds, cows and other animals.

Bird flu is a viral infection that mostly affects birds, but human cases have also been reported. As authorities have been engaged in culling poultry birds and eggs in various parts of the country, one question arises in everyone’s mind – should you eat chicken or eggs during bird flu?

Bird flu outbreak leads to 20-30% drop in poultry prices in some parts of India, with varying impacts on different regions.