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Blackbucks died in Jamshedpur zoo due to Haemorrhagic Septicaemia (Pasteurellosis), a bacterial disease.
Summary
Ten blackbucks died in a Zoological Park in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, due to a suspected bacterial infection called Haemorrhagic Septicaemia (H.S.) or Pasteurellosis. The disease is caused by Pasteurella species of bacteria. This incident highlights the importance of animal health and disease management in zoological parks.
Key Points
- Ten blackbucks died in a Zoological Park in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand.
- The cause of death is suspected to be Haemorrhagic Septicaemia (H.S.).
- H.S. is a bacterial disease also known as Pasteurellosis.
- The disease is caused by Pasteurella species of bacteria.
Full Article
“It is suspected to be H.S. (Haemorrhagic Septicaemia), which is a bacterial disease caused by Pasteurella species of bacteria. The disease is also known as Pasteurellosis,” Dr. Pragya Lakra said
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