Dying cattle put vets on high alert in Mehsana
Posted by Labels: Cattle and Livestock, Cows and Bulls, India, Veterinary IssuesPALANPUR: At least 14 cows and two calves were found dead at Rajapur village near Kadi in Mehsana district on Thursday evening. As many as 50 cows are being treated for poisoning.
The cows are suspected to have died after consuming remains of castor crop in a field. N B Gadhvi, deputy director, veterinary at zilla panchayat in Mehsana, said, "Teams belonging to veterinary department, Dusdhasagar Dairy, Mehsana and zilla panchayat had rushed to Kadi when they came to know about the incident of several cows falling sick and 14 dying suddenly."
Gadhvi further added, "Their viscera has been sent to Anand. The viscera report would reveal the actual cause behind the cows' death."
The cows were affected by the excessive quantity of resin, a poisonous stuff found in the remains of castor grass, sources said.
As many as 50 cows are being treated for poisoning. The animals are suspected to have died after consuming remains of castor crop in a field.
Times of India
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