FRANKLIN, N.J. (AP) - January 27, 2009
Hundreds of the birds fell dead onto roads and lawns in and
around Franklin Township over the weekend after agriculture
officials decided to eradicate a flock that had become a nuisance
for a farmer in Griggstown and posed a health threat to his
livestock.
Police and the county health department had been notified that
the birds were to be poisoned, but homeowners were not. Many were
startled and alarmed.
USDA spokeswoman Carol Bannerman assured residents that the
poisoning was closely monitored and that the pesticide used was
harmless to people and pets. She promised her agency would try to
do a better job of informing the public in the future.
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