‘Mysterious’ Disease is Killing Buffaloes in Haryana, Govt Worried

Round-the-clock vigil was being maintained and the government was being apprised of the situation: Govt Spokesperson

Buffaloes in local market. (Photo: PTI)

The Haryana government sent a team of scientists to Jind district on Tuesday to identify the “mysterious” disease which has claimed 15 buffaloes.

The team of scientists from Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (LUVAS) was rushed to Nidana village to identify the disease and suggest control measures, said a spokesman of Haryana Animal Husbandry and Dairying Department, adding that 15 buffaloes have died so far.

A team of four veterinary surgeons and paramedics will camp in the village for immediate treatment of the animals and carrying out a vaccination drive to check the disease from spreading, said the spokesman.

A senior officer of the department was also rushed from the headquarters to monitor and coordinate the efforts to control the disease, he said, adding that the Deputy Director of the department in Jind has been directed to take all necessary steps to prevent further spread of the disease and keep in touch with the headquarters.

He said as soon as the report of cattle death was received by Principal Secretary, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Department Abhilaksh Likhi, he instructed the Director General of the department to take immediate measures.

Round-the-clock vigil was being maintained and the government was being apprised of the situation, said the spokesman.