Ronan Kelly
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Black Quarter disease: Hundreds of cattle die
By Kashif ZafarPublished: March 23, 2013
Hundreds of buffaloes and cows have died due to the outbreak of Black Quarter disease in several areas of Cholistan The Express Tribune has learnt.
Farmers from Khairpur Tamewali, Budhwala Toba, Kokar Toba, Sathoowala Toba and Sher Khan Toba say they have lost hundreds of animals to the disease which they blame on the ?negligence of the Cholistan Development Authority?s Livestock Wing?. ?We informed the department about the outbreak but no veterinary teams have come to visit our farms so far. If they don?t take action we would end up losing thousands of cows and buffaloes,? a farmer told The Express Tribune.
Farmers Athar Wagi and Maratab Shah said their cattle had not been vaccinated for two years.
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http://tribune.com.pk/story/524957/black-quarter-disease-hundreds-of-cattle-die/
By Kashif ZafarPublished: March 23, 2013
Hundreds of buffaloes and cows have died due to the outbreak of Black Quarter disease in several areas of Cholistan The Express Tribune has learnt.
Farmers from Khairpur Tamewali, Budhwala Toba, Kokar Toba, Sathoowala Toba and Sher Khan Toba say they have lost hundreds of animals to the disease which they blame on the ?negligence of the Cholistan Development Authority?s Livestock Wing?. ?We informed the department about the outbreak but no veterinary teams have come to visit our farms so far. If they don?t take action we would end up losing thousands of cows and buffaloes,? a farmer told The Express Tribune.
Farmers Athar Wagi and Maratab Shah said their cattle had not been vaccinated for two years.
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http://tribune.com.pk/story/524957/black-quarter-disease-hundreds-of-cattle-die/