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PRO/AH/EDR> Botulism, avian – UK: (England) waterfowl, susp
Botulism -- United KingdomHundreds of waterfowl died from avian botulism last year [2015] and concerns have been voiced that it might return again if Verulamium Lake (Hertforshire) is not cleared.Avian botulism is a paralytic disease caused by bacteria (_Clostridium botulinum_) produced from silt in warmer temperatures.A number of dead ducks have been spotted in recent weeks but the district council will not confirm the deaths are caused by botulism.Now 3 swans, which were retrieved by Swan Rescue Read more [...]
