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Kanpur Zoo Blackbucks Die: Bacterial Infection Suspected
7 Oct
Summary
- Four blackbucks died at Kanpur zoo within a 15-day period.
- Bacterial infection identified as the likely cause of death by experts.
- Zoo veterinarians are administering treatment and preventative measures.
Tragedy has struck Kanpur zoo as four blackbucks have succumbed to a mysterious illness over the past 15 days. Wildlife experts from the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI) in Bareilly have preliminarily identified a bacterial infection as the cause of these fatalities.
Senior scientists visited the zoo, inspected the enclosure, and conducted postmortem examinations. They have advised zoo veterinarians on the necessary treatment and medications to combat the blood infection. Disinfection measures, including the spraying of lime and medicines, are being implemented in the affected areas.
This situation escalated when another blackbuck died two days ago, prompting the zoo administration to seek further expert consultation. While preliminary findings point to hemoprotozoa infection, the exact cause will be confirmed after IVRI submits its detailed investigation report.
