Gujarat: 75 crows found dead in village near Patan

PALANPUR

: Death of 75

crows

under mysterious circumstances has once again spread bird flu scare in Kimbuva village on Patan-Deesa highway, nearly 13km away from

Patan

.

The crows were found dead under a tree at around 7am on Sunday.

“The district veterinary team rushed to the spot. They collected carcass to ascertain the cause of death,” said Daxesh Patel, a member of village panchayat. Five carcasses have been sent for further investigation at Bhopal-based National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases, said district animal husbandry officer Dr Amit Joshi.

Joshi said the crows may have died after eating dead birds who might have consumed some toxic feed. “It can also be because of some chemicals sprayed by farmers. We are examining all aspects and are awaiting the report,” he said.

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