BALASORE: The outbreak of bird flu in Murshidabad district of neighbouring West Bengal has spread panic among the poultry farmers in Balasore district. While the border villages in Balasore and Mayurbhanj have been put on alert, Chief District Veterinary Officers (CDVOs) of both the districts have been asked to inspect chicken farms and hatcheries. Alert has been sounded in 120 villages in both the districts and local elected representatives have been asked to inform the veterinary officials in case of death of birds due to any disease. Even as officials claim no incidence of bird flu has been reported in the State so far, the Animal Husbandry Department has started inspecting farms in both the districts. The firm owners have been asked to vaccinate the birds and the veterinary officials have started vaccination in some areas. Altogether 20 teams have been formed for the purpose.