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Agriculture
Cuddalore Poultry Crisis: 50,000 Chickens Lost Ahead of Diwali
✍️ NDTV
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 07:49 AM
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In Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu, a sudden poultry outbreak has killed about 50,000 chickens, leaving farmers facing severe economic losses just before the Diwali shopping boom.
A sudden outbreak of disease in Cuddalore’s poultry farms has resulted in the death of roughly 50,000 chickens, according to local authorities. The loss comes at a critical time, as the region normally expects a surge in poultry sales during the Diwali season.
Farmers in the district are reporting that the sudden mortality has crippled their operations, with many unable to meet the demand for fresh poultry products that typically spikes during the festive period. The incident has raised concerns about biosecurity measures and the need for rapid veterinary intervention.
State officials have urged affected farmers to seek assistance from the Tamil Nadu Agricultural Department and to report any further outbreaks promptly. The crisis highlights the vulnerability of small‑scale poultry operations to disease outbreaks, especially when they coincide with peak market periods.
Farmers in the district are reporting that the sudden mortality has crippled their operations, with many unable to meet the demand for fresh poultry products that typically spikes during the festive period. The incident has raised concerns about biosecurity measures and the need for rapid veterinary intervention.
State officials have urged affected farmers to seek assistance from the Tamil Nadu Agricultural Department and to report any further outbreaks promptly. The crisis highlights the vulnerability of small‑scale poultry operations to disease outbreaks, especially when they coincide with peak market periods.