Death of animals in northern and eastern provinces Report says death was due to shock caused by extreme cold

By Chaturanga Pradeep Samarawickrama  

The recent large number of cows, buffaloes, and goats that died in the northern and eastern provinces was due to the shock caused by extreme cold, the Animal Production and Health Department report said.  

The information revealed, following an investigation and a report relating to the recent animal deaths, was issued by the Animal Production and Health Department, Peradeniya.  

About 1,660 cows, buffaloes, and goats died in the Northern and Eastern provinces due to the bad weather conditions during the past few days. Therefore, a large number of livestock, including cattle, buffaloes and goats, also became critically ill.  

Afterwards, the Agriculture, Wildlife and Forest Resources Conservation Minister Mahinda Amaraweera instructed the relevant authorities to conduct a thorough investigation and submit a report regarding these sudden animal deaths.  

According to the investigation, it has been confirmed that the reason for the death of these animals was not an epidemic situation but simply due to the shock caused by extreme cold.

• About 1,660 cows, buffaloes, and goats died in the Northern and Eastern provinces due to the bad weather conditions