Mysuru: Even as the samples collected from the dead pelicans at Kukkarahalli Lake in city and Kokkare Bellur in Mandya district tested negative for avian influenza and found that it was due to acute parasitic infection, another pelican has fallen ill in Mysuru on Dec.13 and it has been sent to Institute of Animal Health and Veterinary Biologicals (IAH&VB), Bengaluru.
Deputy Conservator of Forests V. Yedukondalu, speaking to Star of Mysore on Friday said that since they did not want to take any chances, the bird has been sent to Bengaluru lab for testing. “We are not sure whether the sample will also be sent to Bhopal for further testing. However, it has already been confirmed that the death of two birds in Kukkarahalli Lake and Kokkare Bellur earlier was due to gastroenteritis caused by contaminated water,” he said.
