Karnataka: Four spotted deer die in Davanagere's Indira Priyadarshini Mini Zoo

A total of four spotted deer have died at the Indira Priyadarshini Mini Zoo near Anagodu in Karnatakas Davangere division in the last three daysAs a precautionary measure Deputy Conservator of Forests Harshavardhan stated that the zoo has been temporarily closed for public viewing until further ordersOn January 16 the first spotted deer died prompting divisional officials to immediately implement Standard Operating Procedures SOPs Subsequently on January 17 two more deer died as a result members of the Animal Health Advisory Committee were immediately asked to visit the siteHowever another deer also died on January 18 and this time the committee members inspected the site and sent blood samples and organs to the laboratory to determine the exact cause of deathAfter evaluating the initial symptoms the committee suspects the outbreak may be a contagious disease known as Hemorrhagic Septicemia HSTo prevent the further spread of the infection several emergency measures have been taken Prophylactic and preventive treatments were initiated immediately for the remaining deer and appropriate medical protocols have been implemented in consultation with senior veterinarians and experts Furthermore strict biosecurity measures have been enforced throughout the zoo accompanied by continuous monitoring of the animalsAccording to the Deputy Conservator of Forests the mini zoo currently houses a total of 170 spotted deer and consists of 94 females 58 males and 18 calves Authorities have requested the public to cooperate with the temporary closure to ensure the safety and survival of the remaining populationIn another incident the authority of Assam State Zoo and Botanical Garden has taken precautionary measures to keep animals warm during the winter season The zoo authority has installed heaters stubble and highpowered electric bulbs to keep animals warmRajani Kanta Deka Head Animal Keeper of Assam State Zoo told ANI that they have installed heaters for lions tigers and other wild animalsWe are provided stubble for animals in the Guwahati State Zoo We have provided heaters for lions and tigers The heaters are on for 24 hours They are kept under the sun in the morning and at night heaters are provided in the night shed This has been done as per the direction of the Assam State Zoo director For animals like tortoises we have provided stubble said DekaWe have installed heaters for the maximum number of animals We have also arranged electric bulbs for snakes birds added DekaThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever