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GlandersGandhinagar districtDharmendraAhmedabadWith the death of a mule in Gandhinagar due todisease, the state health department has swung into action, banning the entry and exit of breeders of horses and donkeys, as also the animals, into and out of Gandhinagar. We can move out of Gandhinagar with horses with the health report confirming glanders negative. He added that the ban would be in place for three months during which breeders of horses and donkeys will not be able to move in and out of Gandhinagar taluka. The notification was issued by the state government on Tuesday.The infections Glanders disease was detected in a mule that had been brought from Uttar Pradesh to Por village of Gandhinagar. Following its death a few days ago, the health authorities decided to restrict movement of possibly infected animals and humans.However, breeders say there is no danger to horses..