New study examines origins of toxic bacteria that killed 2 dogs at Halifax-area lake

Researchers investigating what led to the deadly poisoning of two dogs at a Halifax-area lake three years ago believe mats of bacteria growing on the bed of a tributary were likely washed downstream and became highly toxic before they were eaten by the canines on the shore.

Researchers investigating what led to the deadly poisoning of two dogs at a Halifax-area lake three years ago believe mats of bacteria growing on the bed of a tributary were likely washed downstream and became highly toxic before they were eaten by the canines on the shore.

Researchers investigating what led to the deadly poisoning of two dogs at a Halifax-area lake three years ago believe mats of bacteria growing on the bed of a tributary were likely washed downstream and became highly toxic before they were eaten by the canines on the shore.

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