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Bacterial Outbreak Identified as Cause of Sheep Deaths in Morocco’s Berrechid Province

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Bacterial Outbreak Identified as Cause of Sheep Deaths in Morocco's Berrechid Province

The deceased sheep in the province of Berrechid were victims of intestinal intoxication due to a strong reproduction of the Clostridium perfringens bacterium, revealed the laboratory tests carried out by the National Office of Sanitary Safety (ONSSA).

Several cases of bovine deaths have recently been recorded in the Berrechid region. ONSSA has just confirmed that these animals were victims of intestinal intoxication caused by a strong reproduction of the Clostridium perfringens bacterium. The change in the animals’ diet would be the cause of these deaths.

A technical team from the Regional Veterinary Authority visited the commune last weekend to conduct investigations to determine the causes and circumstances of these deaths. These investigations revealed that these deceased sheep were isolated cases and did not suffer from any infectious disease. The risk of contamination or an epidemic is therefore ruled out.

Category: Morocco
Keywords:
Investigation Death National Office for Health Security of Food Products Animal

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