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Otago Avian botulism outbreak: 40 black-backed gulls have died

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Botulism looks to be the cause at Washdyke and tests will rule out any exotic disease, the Department of Conservation says.

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Botulism looks to be the cause at Washdyke and tests will rule out any exotic disease, the Department of Conservation says.

Doc has confirmed about 40 black-backed gulls have died from what's believed to be avian botulism at the Waitarakao Washdyke Lagoon, near Timaru.

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RNZ broke the news in New Zealand 25 days ago on Wednesday, January 29, 2025.

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