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Anthrax bacteria in Koshi Tappu threatens protected species
Published: August 13, 2019 11:30 am On: Nepal
Santosh Kafle
Sunsari, August 12
Anthrax spores have been detected in Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve, a sanctuary to a huge population of protected species of wild buffaloes, raising alarm among conservationists.
The finding came following the test of blood samples collected from dead cattle found in the reserve. Some 44 cattle were found dead in the grassland here on Thursday.
Dr Sanjaya Kumar Yadav of Livestock Disease Research Laboratory, Biratnagar, confirmed the bacteria in the dead animals...
Anthrax bacteria in Koshi Tappu threatens protected species
Published: August 13, 2019 11:30 am On: Nepal
Santosh Kafle
Sunsari, August 12
Anthrax spores have been detected in Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve, a sanctuary to a huge population of protected species of wild buffaloes, raising alarm among conservationists.
The finding came following the test of blood samples collected from dead cattle found in the reserve. Some 44 cattle were found dead in the grassland here on Thursday.
Dr Sanjaya Kumar Yadav of Livestock Disease Research Laboratory, Biratnagar, confirmed the bacteria in the dead animals...