RSOE EDIS: Poland - Biological Hazard - 2010.03.21

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2010-03-21 14:48:05 - Biological Hazard - Poland EDIS CODE: BH-20100321-25397-POL Date & Time: 2010-03-21 14:48:05 [UTC] Area: Poland, Subcarpathian Voivodeship, Krosno area, Not confirmed information! Description: Authorities say a herd of bison in southeastern Poland is at risk from tuberculosis after one recently died of the disease. Spokesman Edward Marszalek of the forest supervisors in Krosno says six bison that appear to be sick will be shot and their bodies tested for the disease. Officials plan to inoculate the rest of the 300-strong herd. Marszalek said Friday that some 30 calves are born each year, and that removing six animals won't deplete the herd. The rare bison is Europe's largest land mammal and lives in reserves in southern and eastern Poland. It is related to the North American buffalo. The name of Hazard: Tuberculosis Species: Animal Status: Confirmed Posted:2010-03-21 14:48:05 [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