Archive · 8 Dec 2025
Galghontu outbreak kills 10 blackbucks in Jamshedpur zoo
A disease called galghontu, which is caused by a type of bacteria called Pasteurella, has killed 10 blackbucks in a zoo in Jamshedpur.
The zoo had 18 blackbucks, and now only 8 are left.
The disease is common in cows and buffaloes and can cause breathing problems and fever.
It seems to affect blackbucks more seriously.
The zoo is taking steps to prevent more animals from getting sick, like spraying antibacterial substances and giving medicine to other animals.
The disease might have spread through crow droppings, as crows often carry these bacteria after feeding on dead animals.
A suspected outbreak of haemorrhagic septicaemia (galghontu) has killed 10 blackbucks at Tata Steel Zoological Park in Jamshedpur between December 1 and 6.
The disease is caused by Pasteurella bacteria, which is common in livestock and spreads during winter months.
The zoo initially had 18 blackbucks, and only 8 remain after the outbreak.
Antibacterial spraying and preventive medication have been initiated to contain the situation and protect other animals.
The disease is believed to have spread through crow droppings, as crows often carry livestock pathogens after feeding on dead animals.
- Who
- Zoo authorities and officials at Tata Steel Zoological Park
- What
- Outbreak of haemorrhagic septicaemia (galghontu) killing 10 blackbucks
- When
- Between December 1 and 6
- Where
- Tata Steel Zoological Park, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand
- Why
- Caused by Pasteurella bacteria, which is common in livestock and spreads during seasonal transitions, particularly winter months
- Disease
- Haemorrhagic septicaemia (galghontu)
- Cause
- Pasteurella bacteria
- Location
- Tata Steel Zoological Park, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand
- Total Blackbucks
- 18
- Blackbucks Remaining
- 8
- First Death
- December 1
- Last Death
- December 6
- Samples Sent To
- Ranchi Veterinary College