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Bird flu scare: Eight birds die in Gwalior zoo in last 48 hours

In Madhya Pradesh, eight birds have died in Gwalior zoo in the last 48 hours from infection, officials’ state.

Published on: Oct 21, 2016, 09:54:50 IST
By , Gwalior
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In Madhya Pradesh, eight birds have died in Gwalior zoo in the last 48 hours from infection, officials’ state.

The National Zoological Park in Delhi has been closed temporarily because of bird deaths while others, including Gurgaon’s Sultanpur park are on alert for bird flu. (HT File)
The National Zoological Park in Delhi has been closed temporarily because of bird deaths while others, including Gurgaon’s Sultanpur park are on alert for bird flu. (HT File)

Samples have been sent to veterinary hospital for investigation and Precautionary measures have been taken at the zoo in the wake of reports of bird flu from some areas of the country.

Meanwhile, National Zoological Park in Delhi, which has been closed temporarily, has reported fresh cases of deaths of pelican birds.

The zoo was shut down on Wednesday after nine birds, including painted storks, ducks and pelicans died of Avian influenza at its premises between October 14 and October 17.

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Meanwhile, a team of Central Zoo Authority is currently inspecting all the enclosures at the zoo.

Also, the Delhi government has shut down the Deer Park in Hauz Khas after it suspected that two birds found dead inside the park could be infected with bird flu.

Read: Gurgaon’s Sultanpur park on alert after migratory birds die in Delhi zoo

 
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