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Avian botulism likely cause of Napier duck deaths

Experts say it’s likely that more than 100 dead ducks found around creeks and streams near Prebensen Dr in Napier died of avian botulism. The deceased ducks found early this month were reported to Hawke’s Bay Fish and Game, which sent them for testing.  Wendy McDonald, MPI Manager Biosecurity Surveillance and Incursion, Biosecurity New Zealand […]

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