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PRO/AH/EDR> Anthrax – India (15): (OR) park elephant

Anthrax -- IndiaAnthrax scare has gripped in [Similipal Tiger Reserve] and its neighbouring areas after an elephant died due to the dreaded bacteria.The blood test performed by Animal Diseases Research Institute (ADRI) at Phulnakhara area in Cuttack [district, Odisha] confirmed the presence of anthrax organism in the pachyderm, forcing the veterinary and wildlife officials to conduct a vaccination drive in the neighbouring areas of the reserve.Notably, 6 pachyderms have died in the Core area of the Read more [...]