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PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax – India (02): (TN) ovine

Anthrax -- IndiaA major outbreak of the killer disease anthrax -- which affects most mammals and can be especially devastating to livestock herds -- in Keelvenkatapuram village in Nemili block [Tamil Nadu] has killed at least 37 sheep on Thursday and Friday [3-4 Mar 2016].The government stepped in quickly, dispatching 4 special [veterinary] medical teams from the animal husbandry department to launch a special drive to vaccinate livestock in the area. Department of animal husbandry joint director Read more [...]