Tag Archive for PRO/AH> Botulism, avian – UK: (England) waterfowl, susp
PRO/AH> Botulism, avian – UK: (England) waterfowl, susp
Botulism -- United KingdomA park in Oldham was taped off following a suspected 'avian botulism' outbreak. Emergency services were called to Alexandra Park after a number of birds -- said to be ducks -- were found dead in the lake. They are currently testing water samples from the park to confirm the theory that the animals died as a result of avian botulism - a disease that affects wild and captive birds and is often fatal. Outbreaks are common in England and Wales, but are more frequent during warm Read more [...]
