Animals died due to a lack of fodder in Bogdang Nala, Leh confirms officer

LEH, April 26: In response to the recent incidences of starvation deaths among livestock in Bogdang Nala, the field officer of the Department of Sheep and Animal Husbandry Leh investigated the matter. After conducting a thorough investigation, the officer confirmed that the animals died due to a lack of fodder and grazing lands.

To mitigate the risk of such incidents occurring in the future, the officer recommended exploring and taking up the prospect of developing fodder and promoting sustainable livestock-rearing practices in the area. This would not only prevent further deaths but also improve the livelihoods of the local farmers and ensure the welfare of their livestock.

The Department of Sheep and Animal Husbandry has assured that they will work with the local authorities to implement the necessary measures to address the issue and prevent any future incidents of starvation deaths among livestock.

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Further, Department of Sheep and Animal Husbandry today distributed one truck of wheat bran, one truck of alfa-alfa and 20 quintal of cattle feed in presence of BDC Turtuk, village Sarpanch, Goba and villagers to the breeders of Bogdang village after the death report of sheep and goats due to starvation and scarcity of grass in Bogdang Nala.