Viral disease spreading among cattle in Kilinochchi

 

Cattle farmers in Kilinochchi say that more than 30 cattle have died in the last few days due to a viral disease spreading among the cattle in the Kilinochchi District.

The farmers point out that initially, lumps began to appear on the skin of the cattle, and then continue to spread all over the animals’ bodies and then they burst and cause wounds, causing the deaths of some cattle.

The cattle farmers claim that over 300 cattle have been afflicted by the disease across the Kilinochchi District.

Meanwhile, milking the cows has also been halted temporarily in several areas including Karachchi, Kalmudai, Periyamadu and Ramanadapuram, owing to the situation.