RSOE EDIS: India - Biological Hazard - 2010.01.30

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2010-01-30 17:50:47 - Biological Hazard - India EDIS CODE: BH-20100130-24743-IND Date & Time: 2010-01-30 17:50:47 [UTC] Area: India, State of Orissa, Kendrapara district, Not confirmed information! Description: Suspected Sara (crypasomaisis) and anthrax diseases have claimed at least 35 head of cattle and goats in last two weeks in Kendrapara district. The diseases were first detected during first week of January. Only after the diseases spread to many villages, the authorities woke up and announced a contingency plan. “More than 1.5 lakh head of cattle have already been vaccinated in Rajnagar, Pattamundei, Aul and Rajkanika areas of Kendrapara district,’’ said chief district veterinary officer (CDVO) Dr G.C. Sar. The diseases have assumed alarming proportions in some villages under Pattamundei and Rajnagar block. “We have sent blood samples of 30 affected cows and goats to the Animal Disease Research Institute (ADRI) in Bhubaneswar,” added the CDVO. The name of Hazard: Sara (crypasomaisis) and anthrax diseases Species: Animal Status: Suspected Posted:2010-01-30 17:50:47 [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