A total 16 cattle died this month alone in Nyakhar village under Nangkor Gewog in Zhemgang. The livestock officials said they were suffering from Black Quarter. It is an acute infectious and highly fatal, bacterial disease of cattle.
The animals started dying early this month with suspended rumination or excessive salivation. To prevent the outbreak, livestock officials immediately vaccinated the animals. The locals are advised to bury the dead animals and isolate the infected animals.
The farmers will not receive any compensation for the dead animals.
