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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Businessman burnt to death as moving car catches fire in Noida
Noida (PTI): A 46-year-old businessman was burnt to death after his moving car caught fire in Uttar Pradesh’s Gautam Buddha Nagar district, police said on Tuesday.
According to police, the victim was identified as Rajkumar Singhal, who was engaged in the paint business. The incident occurred late on Monday night near Sorkha village under the Sector 113 police station area.
Station House Officer Krishna Gopal Sharma said Singhal was driving towards Parthala Chowk when his vehicle suddenly caught fire for reasons yet to be ascertained.
Singhal was unable to get out of the car and died in the blaze, the SHO said.
Fire tenders reached the spot after receiving information, but the car had already been gutted, police said. The body has been sent for post-mortem examination and an investigation is underway.
Police suspect the presence of paint or other inflammable material in the car may have caused the fire to spread rapidly.
