RSOE EDIS: India - Biological Hazard - 2010.01.08

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2010-01-08 18:51:09 - Biological Hazard - India EDIS CODE: BH-20100108-24471-IND Date & Time: 2010-01-08 18:51:09 [UTC] Area: India, State of Assam, Kaziranga National Park, Not confirmed information! Description: Eight migratory birds have died of suspected food contamination in Kaziranga National Park, official sources said here today. Eight bar-headed geese died in Sohola Beel in Agratoli range of the park leading to speculation of possible avian flu outbreak since yesterday. Representative of North Eastern Regional Laboratory rushed to the area but the spot test for avian flu gave negative result. The carcasses of the birds have been sent to Bhopal-based testing laboratory for further investigation. Park officials pointed out that the deaths could be due to food contamination as only one breed of the birds have died. The name of Hazard: Food contamination (Bird) Species: Animal Status: Suspected Posted:2010-01-08 18:51:09 [UTC] Please DO NOT reply to this message: replies may be treated as errors and result in your subscription being deleted. If you have trouble or other queries, send email to havaria@rsoe.hu RSOE EDIS is operated by the National Association of Radio-Distress Signalling and Infocommunications (RSOE), Budapest, Hungary. Because of the complexity of this system and its dependence on other systems, we cannot be responsible for delays or failures in forwarding or transmission. You're receiving this AlertMail because you subscribed for the service. To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. Contact: havaria@rsoe.hu