Coggshall Swan Necropsy Results & Update:
I discussed with the Parks Director and was given a copy of the Autopsy Report for our ill-fated 1st Coggshall Swan that passed away on August 4, 2019.
➡️The synopsis of the report was that the Swan's cause of death was due to 'peracute sepsis' (Sudden or Violent onset of Sepsis) to an infection from a 'common' bacteria in birds/animals they believe to be Pasteurella multocida septicemia.
➡️ Was the Swan sick already?
Per the Parks Director's discussion with the Veterinarian; they cannot conclusively state whether the Swan was sick before it arrived to the Park (July 30th), or if the moving of the Swan to Coggshall park may have 'shocked' its system and allowed this common bacteria to cause a peracute sepsis.
➡️ The second Swan
There was no necropsy performed on the second swan that passed away on August 16th, as its death was clearly indicative of an animal attack.
➡️ Are we getting new swans?
There are no plans in place to acquire new swans at this time.
