Idukki: Mathew, a 15-year-old dairy farmer from Velliyamattom village in Idukki district, has faced a devastating loss as 12 out of his 20 cattle died, suspected to be poisoned by their feed. The incident occurred around 8.30pm on Sunday. Witnessing the deaths of his cattle, Mathew became distressed and was hospitalised.
“Learning about the tragedy, animal husbandry minister J Chinchurani’s office promptly intervened.Four veterinary doctors were deputed to treat the remaining cows,” an official of the state animal husbandry department said. Officials said the minister consoled Mathew over phone. She is planning to visit his farm on Tuesday, they said.
Preliminary reports suggest that the cattle might have been affected by a poisonous substance in the tapioca leaves used as feed, a non-conventional but cost-effective option, a source in the department said. The tapioca leaf meal contains toxic hydrocyanic acid (HCN), he said. The losses incurred by Mathew are estimated to be around Rs 6 lakh, officials said. “Unfortunately, the family did not have insurance for the cows, making the situation more challenging,” an official said. The boy, who took over the farm two years ago at the age of 13 after his father’s untimely demise, relied on tapioca leaves as a more economical alternative to conventional feed. pti
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“Learning about the tragedy, animal husbandry minister J Chinchurani’s office promptly intervened.Four veterinary doctors were deputed to treat the remaining cows,” an official of the state animal husbandry department said. Officials said the minister consoled Mathew over phone. She is planning to visit his farm on Tuesday, they said.
Preliminary reports suggest that the cattle might have been affected by a poisonous substance in the tapioca leaves used as feed, a non-conventional but cost-effective option, a source in the department said. The tapioca leaf meal contains toxic hydrocyanic acid (HCN), he said. The losses incurred by Mathew are estimated to be around Rs 6 lakh, officials said. “Unfortunately, the family did not have insurance for the cows, making the situation more challenging,” an official said. The boy, who took over the farm two years ago at the age of 13 after his father’s untimely demise, relied on tapioca leaves as a more economical alternative to conventional feed. pti
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