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A survey study was conducted to study the incidence of zoonotically significant bacterial diseases and endoparasitic infestations in wild spotted deer (Axis axis) in different National parks, Sanctuaries and Deer parks of West Bengal, India. The overall study revealed that the incidence and mortality caused due to zoonotically significant bacterial diseases was more in Deer parks than in National parks and Wild life Sanctuaries. Deer population losses due to endoparasitic infestation were recorded to be higher in National parks and Wildlife sanctuaries than in Deer parks.

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Dr. S. K. Mukhopadhayay possesses enormous teaching experience and has guided numerous MVSc and PhD students. Dr. Mukhopadhayay has authored many articles, manuals, books, newsletters and magazines. He is currently associated with many research projects & international peer-reviewed journals. He has obtained many recognitions and awards of repute.

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