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Deer Deaths Contained at Pune’s Rajiv Gandhi Zoo as Lab Analyses Continue

Strict containment protocols backed by round-the-clock veterinary oversight await laboratory confirmation of the disease behind the mid-July deer fatalities.

The casualties have reignited concerns over the functioning of the zoo advisory committee. (HT FILE)
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sed deer were part of a herd of around 98 spotted deer—also known as Chital—housed in a dedicated enclosure built as per Central Zoo Authority (CZA) guidelines. (HT PHOTO)

Overview

  • Sixteen spotted deer died between July 7 and July 12 with post-mortems revealing internal organ bleeding suggestive of infection
  • Zoo officials report no new fatalities over the past three days under enhanced biosecurity and medical measures
  • Viscera, tissue, feed and water samples have been sent to the Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Pune Forensic Laboratory and other agencies for detailed analysis
  • Containment measures include separate feeding vehicles, dedicated keepers in hygiene gear and enclosure bleaching to prevent further spread
  • The remaining herd of about 98 deer is receiving antibiotics and is under continuous monitoring by a specialized veterinary team