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Time of India
24-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Kanpur Zoo admin to monitor health of animals
Kanpur: A blue bull's death at Kanpur Zoo on Friday ended a brief respite from animal casualties. Although the zoo authorities attributed the death to injuries from a fight with another blue bull a few days earlier, they exercised caution by sending samples to the National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases (NIHSAD) Bhopal for testing. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now A lion named Pataudi had died in the zoo, while a peacock and a Brahminy duck succumbed after testing positive for bird flu. These incidents prompted heightened vigilance regarding animal health and safety protocols. The zoo administration intensified monitoring across enclosures, with veterinary staff performing systematic health assessments, especially of animals displaying signs of poor health. Zoo director Shraddha Yadav confirmed the blue bull's death on Friday, stating, "Preparations are underway to send samples of the blue bull to the National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases (NIHSAD) Bhopal for testing." Regarding the incident, she explained, "A few days ago, there was a fight among the blue bulls in the zoo, resulting in one getting injured, which led to its death on Friday. However, as a precaution, samples from the blue bull are being sent to Bhopal to determine the cause of death. " She further added, "The zoo premises are continuously being sanitised, and protocols are being followed due to the bird flu threat.
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Samples of 12 more animals of Kanpur Zoo sent to NIHSAD for testing
Kanpur: Due to the lethargic behaviour at Kanpur Zoo , samples from 12 more animals were sent to National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases ( NIHSAD ) Bhopal. The lethargy observed in the two tigresses, one leopard, and twelve birds raised concerns among the zoo staff. The birds, which include ducks and pigeons, showed diminished activity levels and reduced appetite. The zoo veterinarians have been monitoring their health closely and providing necessary care. Zoo director Shraddha Yadav said the animals are being kept in isolation to prevent any potential spread of illness. "Both tigresses are quarantined in separate enclosures. Samples from all were sent to the National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases in Bhopal for testing. The other enclosures are being sanitised regularly, and extra precautions are being taken while handling the animals. The zoo keepers are maintaining detailed records of their feeding patterns and daily activities," the director further said. The National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases, known for its expertise in wildlife diseases , will conduct comprehensive tests on the specimens. The results are expected within a day or two. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Ótimas notícias para os cidadãos brasileiros! Leia mais Undo Meanwhile, the zoo authorities have implemented additional safety protocols for both the animals and the staff. The zoo's medical team is also examining other animals to ensure they are not showing similar symptoms. The water sources and food supplies are being tested to rule out any contamination. Regular temperature checks are being conducted across all enclosures. The affected animals are receiving round-the-clock care and monitoring. To recall, the lion that had come from Gorakhpur Zoo died three days ago. After that, a peacock was found dead on the premises. Samples from both were sent to the National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases for testing. The report that came on Saturday confirmed the presence of H5N1 bird flu infection in both.
Indian Express
18-05-2025
- Health
- Indian Express
After 4 bird flu deaths, Gorakhpur and Kanpur zoos step up monitoring and test staff
After a report from a Bhopal-based laboratory confirmed the presence of a bird flu strain in four animals that died at the Gorakhpur and Kanpur zoos in Uttar Pradesh, the zoo authorities have started testing their staff as a precaution. Each zoo employs over 100 staff members. Samples of animals housed in the two zoos are also being sent for testing to the National Institute of High-Security Animal Diseases in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, and the Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Bareilly. Special attention is being given to animals showing abnormal behaviour, such as loss of appetite, and their samples are being collected for analysis. Regular sanitisation is being carried out at both zoos and zoo staff have been instructed to strictly adhere to all precautionary measures. This month, a tigress, a wolf and a leopard died at the Gorakhpur zoo and the tigress and the leopard tested positive for bird flu. At the Kanpur zoo, samples of a tigress and a peacock found dead last week were sent to the laboratory for examination and both tested positive. Since the report was received, regular sanitisation has been carried out at the Gorakhpur zoo, officially known as Shaheed Ashfaqullah Khan Zoological Park, and the Kanpur Zoological Park. Shraddha Yadav, director of the Kanpur zoo, stated, 'Testing of the entire zoo staff is underway.' A team led by the chief medical officer of Kanpur has arrived to conduct the tests. The Kanpur zoo employs around 106 staff members. Yadav also mentioned that random samples from animals housed in the zoo were being sent for examination. Vikas Yadav, director of the Gorakhpur zoo, said that all 105 staff members were examined and all were found negative. He added that a few samples of animals from the zoo had been sent for testing. The poultry farms in Kanpur and Gorakhpur are also being sanitised and samples are being sent for examination. Directions have also been issued to restrict the entry of outsiders to all poultry farms in the districts. The workers of poultry farms were advised to enter the farms only after getting properly sanitised besides adopting other measures. Last week, after the tigress that died recently at the Gorakhpur zoo tested positive for a strain of bird flu, the government took several precautionary measures, including a week-long closure of three zoological parks and the Lion Safari in Etawah for visitors, along with continuous surveillance of animals housed in these facilities. Aditi Sharma, director of the Lucknow zoo, said that since no animals had died at the zoo recently, no samples had been sent for testing. She added that if any animals showed abnormal behaviour, appropriate action would be taken. Anil Patel, director of the Lion Safari in Etawah, said the animals were being monitored closely, but none had shown any abnormal signs thus far. 'No samples have been sent for testing from here,' he added.
Indian Express
15-05-2025
- Health
- Indian Express
Lion dies at Kanpur zoo, officials say was ‘under treatment for infections'
TWO DAYS after the state government ordered the closure of zoos in Lucknow, Kanpur and Gorakhpur as well as the Lion Safari in Etawah after bird flu strain was detected in a tigress that died at the Shaheed Ashfaqullah Khan Zoo in Gorakhpur, an Asiatic lion undergoing treatment for the past few days died on Thursday at the Kanpur zoo. The 15-year-old lion had been transferred to Kanpur from the Gorakhpur zoo on May 11 this year. The lion was 'undergoing treatment for pancreatitis and liver infections,' an official said. However, the authorities have not shared the test report from the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), where the animal's samples had been sent. It is unclear whether the lion was infected with a strain of bird flu. Shraddha Yadav, Director of Kanpur Zoological Park, said samples from the lion's carcass would be sent to the National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, for further tests. According to sources, the lion was brought to Kanpur on May 11 and was already undergoing treatment for pancreatitis and liver issues. It continued to receive treatment but died on Thursday morning. After the report confirmed that a tigress that died earlier this month at the Gorakhpur zoo tested positive for a strain of bird flu, the government took several precautionary measures. Among these are a week-long closure of three zoological parks and the Lion Safari in Etawah for visitors, along with continuous surveillance of the animals housed there. The three zoos are Shaheed Ashfaqullah Khan Zoological Park in Gorakhpur, Nawab Wajid Ali Shah Zoological Garden in Lucknow, and Kanpur Zoological Park. The sample of the tigress was tested at the National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases (NIHSAD) in Bhopal. Following the confirmation of bird flu in a tigress that died at Shaheed Ashfaqullah Khan Zoological Park in Gorakhpur, the Central Zoo Authority has deployed a five-member team of veterinary doctors and pathologists from leading wildlife institutions. A government official said that the team will soon visit the Shaheed Ashfaq Ullah Khan Zoological Park in Gorakhpur to conduct a thorough medical examination of the animals for any signs of bird flu. The team is expected to submit a detailed report within 15 days, based on which further decisions regarding animal care will be taken. The team includes representatives from the Ministry of Animal Husbandry and Dairy, Wildlife Health Management Department, Wildlife Institute of India (Dehradun), ICAR Bareilly and Bhopal, and pathologists, the government said in a statement.
