Ear infection among cattle worries farmers around B'luru; Milk yield of infected cows drops by half
Bengaluru: Dairy farmers in the regions of Ramanagara and Kolar, located near Bengaluru Urban district, are facing a growing concern as their cattle are developing otitis (ear infection), which has started affecting milk production.
Infected cows are struggling to feed properly, leading to reduced milk yield, as reported by The New Indian Express on Saturday.
The State Animal Husbandry Department, along with Bangalore Milk Union Ltd (BAMUL) and Veterinary College, Bangalore of Karnataka Veterinary Animal and Fisheries Science University, have teamed up to investigate the symptoms and causes of the infection.
Prof. Veeregowda BM from the Veterinary College explained that the infection causes pus formation in the cows’ ears, primarily affecting the left ear. “The affliction affects nerves, leading to staggering gait, lack of coordination, discharge from the ear and nostrils, sleeping on one side and other symptoms,” TNIE quoted him as saying.
Cows find it difficult to eat or digest and a few have starved to death. It has been noted that cattle infected last year are showing symptoms again. The milk yield of infected cows has plummeted to half. This is the third consecutive year that otitis outbreaks have been reported in the Bengaluru area, particularly in regions like Anekal, Kanakapura, Sarjapur, Srinivasapura, Mulabagl, Ramanagara, Kolar, and their surroundings.
The infection typically appears during the rainy season, from July to October, but this year, it has become more contagious. However, there have been no reported cases of human infection. The joint team of experts is studying the potential causes of the disease, including whether it originates from soil, water, ticks, or flies.
P. Srinivasu, Director of the Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services Department, mentioned that treatment has been initiated according to the expert panel, and the disease is currently under control.
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Couple, son 'hacked' to death over witchcraft suspicion in Jharkhand's Palamu
Medininagar (PTI): A couple and their 18-year-old son were allegedly hacked to death over suspicion of practising witchcraft in Jharkhand's Palamu, police said on Sunday.
Their minor daughter was also injured in the attack late on Saturday, a police officer said.
The bodies were recovered from their house on Sunday in Panki police station area, he said.
“Initial investigation suggests that the case is related to witchcraft suspicion,” Manoj Kumar Jha, Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) of Lesliganj told PTI.
A manhunt is on to nab the culprits, Jha said.
The girl suffered severe injuries and has been admitted to a government hospital, he said.
The deceased have been identified as Vijay Bhuiyan (45), his wife Kalia Devi (40), and their son Chotu Bhuiyan.
The bodies have been sent to Medinirai Medical College and Hospital (MMCH) for post-mortem examination.
