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BE/Açores again questions Government about Newcastle disease in birds

The Left Bloc in the Azores has again questioned the Regional Government about Newcastle disease in birds, requesting more clarification about the abnormal appearance of dead birds in the region. The party wants to know if poisoning was considered as a possible cause of the mortality and what measures were adopted to investigate and control the situation.

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