Hemorrhagic septicemia bacterial infection spreads to livestock, Belagavi farmers worried

BELAGAVI: The bacterial Hemorrhagic septicemia (HS) infection, that killed 31 blackbucks at the Rani Chennamma Mini Zoo in Belagavi has now spread to livestock in the district. Seven heads of cattle have died, and the National Institute of Animal Health suspects that the deaths were due to Hemorrhagic septicemia.

The institute has alerted the Animal Husbandry Department to take precautions and create awareness about the disease, emphasizing the need for proper care and preventive measures for cattle. However, despite the warning, the Animal Husbandry Department seems to be negligent in taking adequate measures, leaving farmers worried and demanding action from the government to control the spread of the bacteria.

The HS bacteria are spreading rapidly in Belagavi, and farmers are worried. They are requesting the government to take immediate action to prevent further losses. The spread of HS bacteria in Belagavi has raised concerns among farmers. The department needs to take immediate action to raise awareness about the disease and provide proper care and precautions to prevent further losses to farmers.

“Thousand of cattle are dying across the state and the government should have undertaken a vaccination drive. The relief of Rs 10,000 is not enough as some cattle cost up to Rs 1 lakh and the minimun relief should be raised to Rs 50,000. Farmers are on the streets now and all the MLAs and MPs should help them”, said a farmers’ leader.

“Preparatory action should have been taken, but the animal husbandry department has not woken up. During the legislature session, we will teach the government a lesson’, said Shivanand Mugalihal, state vice-president of the Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha.