Friday, 1 January 2016

PRO/AH/EDR> Caprine deaths - India: (OR) anthrax susp.

Undiagnosed -- India
Death of more than 100 goats in villages close to Dukura forest in the last couple of days in Mayurbhanj district [Odisha state] has led to fear of anthrax outbreak. Forest and veterinary officials, though, are yet to ascertain the cause of deaths. The carcasses were 1st spotted in Mahalibasa village and later, nearby villages also reported sudden deaths of goats. Though no visible [signs] of any disease was found, villagers said the animals developed swelling in the neck and stomach and died.

Read more about it at HealthMap Global Disease Alerts via http://bit.ly/1R5aH0Y

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