Bird flu outbreaks have been reported in Kerala, prompting increased biosecurity and surveillance in neighboring Tamil Nadu's Namakkal district, a major egg-producing hub. Authorities have banned poultry and related product transportation from Kerala into Nilgiris district as a precaution. Namakkal's poultry farms are implementing enhanced safety protocols, including regular disinfection, to prevent the spread of avian influenza, which can affect domestic poultry and, in rare cases, humans.