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Virus theory over dead pigeons
Oct 17 2006
SCIENTISTS have ruled out deliberate poisoning after 20 dead and dying pigeons were found in a Hinckley churchyard.
Initial post-mortem reports indicate that the birds died from a localised virus. Bird flu has been ruled out.
The birds were discovered earlier this month at St Mary's graveyard in Hinckley and were taken away for examination by the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
The department's veterinary laboratories agency has ruled out bird flu.
Their scientists say a virus is thought to be responsible and are carrying out more detailed tests to confirm their initial diagnosis.
Virus theory over dead pigeons
Oct 17 2006
SCIENTISTS have ruled out deliberate poisoning after 20 dead and dying pigeons were found in a Hinckley churchyard.
Initial post-mortem reports indicate that the birds died from a localised virus. Bird flu has been ruled out.
The birds were discovered earlier this month at St Mary's graveyard in Hinckley and were taken away for examination by the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
The department's veterinary laboratories agency has ruled out bird flu.
Their scientists say a virus is thought to be responsible and are carrying out more detailed tests to confirm their initial diagnosis.
