Mass death Among Waterfowl in Iran Puzzles Authorities
IranMania News, Iran
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London (UK):
Iran's veterinary authorities have reported a large number of deaths among wild ducks, but the cause of the mortality is as yet unknown, the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) said.
The OIE, the paramount authority for veterinary health, said on its website that 3,673 wild ducks had died at Poldasht, in West Azerbaijan province, AFP reported.
The phenomenon began on October 2, according to the information received from the Iran Veterinary Organisation, a branch of the agriculture ministry, on Wednesday.
"No pathological agent has been identified yet. No post-mortem lesions are seen in dead birds; weakness and death are the only evidences," the Iranian report said.
The Iranian authorities have quarantined the area and are carrying out disinfection measures, the OIE said, adding it had asked Iran for further information.
Oct 14, 2005
IranMania News, Iran
______________
London (UK):
Iran's veterinary authorities have reported a large number of deaths among wild ducks, but the cause of the mortality is as yet unknown, the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) said.
The OIE, the paramount authority for veterinary health, said on its website that 3,673 wild ducks had died at Poldasht, in West Azerbaijan province, AFP reported.
The phenomenon began on October 2, according to the information received from the Iran Veterinary Organisation, a branch of the agriculture ministry, on Wednesday.
"No pathological agent has been identified yet. No post-mortem lesions are seen in dead birds; weakness and death are the only evidences," the Iranian report said.
The Iranian authorities have quarantined the area and are carrying out disinfection measures, the OIE said, adding it had asked Iran for further information.
Oct 14, 2005
