💨 Abstract

The Kedarnath pilgrimage route has temporarily banned horses and mules due to an outbreak that killed 14 animals in two days. Local stakeholders requested the ban's extension. Initially, an infectious virus caused diarrhea and acute colic in the animals. Samples were sent for detailed analysis, and a team of veterinarians was deployed. Future use of animals will be contingent on negative tests. Previous screenings found influenza symptoms in some horses.

Courtesy: theprint.in

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