Avian Botulism at Sambhar Lake killed thousands of birds – Diligent IAS

Avian botulism For: Preliminary & Mains Topics covered: About Avian Botulism – causes About Sambhar Salt Lake   News Flash In a report released by the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Bareilly, Avian botulism killed 18,000 birds at Rajasthan’s Sambhar lake.   Avian botulism Avian Botulism is a strain of botulism that affects wild and captive bird populations, most notably waterfowl. Botulinum is a natural toxin produced by a bacteria known as Clostridium botulin. It…

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