FMD likely cause of Ukhrul buffalo deaths
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, April 08 2022:
The sudden death of-41 water buffaloes in Chingjaroi village of Ukhrul district may have been caused by Food and Mouth Disease (FMD), said Veterinary director Dr Ng Ibotombi.
On Friday, a team of doctors of the department along with other staff visited the three spots at Chingjaroi village wherein 41 water buffaloes were reported to have died due to a mysterious disease.
Upon reaching the village, the team took up immediate measures to vaccinate the animals in the surrounding area.
As per the team, the symptoms exhibited by the sick animals heavily point to FMD.
Nonetheless, samples have been collected and will be sent to the laboratory for testing and confirmation.
According to Dr Ng Ibotombi, owing to the delay on part of the central government in sending the vaccine for Food and Mouth Disease, the state is facing some conveniences.
However, the central government has assured of sending the vaccines to the state as soon as possible, he conveyed.