Hundreds of buffaloes and cows in the highlands of Nghe An died of cold.
(Baonghean.vn) - The prolonged cold weather in recent days has caused many buffaloes, cows, pigs, and goats in the mountainous districts of Nghe An to freeze to death.
From January 1 to 13, a severe cold spell occurred in the mountainous districts of Nghe An, causing damage to crops and livestock.
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| A calf froze to death in Lang Khe commune (Con Cuong). Photo: Provided by the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of Con Cuong district. |
In Con Cuong district, Mr. Lo Van Ly - Head of the district's Department of Agriculture and Rural Development said that by the morning of January 13, 31 buffaloes, cows, calves, pigs and goats in Mon Son, Yen Khe and Lang Khe communes had been killed.freeze to deathIncluding 15 buffaloes, 4 cows, 9 pigs, 3 goats, estimated damage of 162 million VND.
In Que Phong district, buffaloes and cows have also died from the cold. Mr. Phan Trong Dung - Head of the district's Department of Agriculture and Rural Development said that according to a quick report from localities, by January 13, more than 100 buffaloes, cows, calves and calves had died from the cold. "The buffaloes and cows that died from the cold were mainly left to graze in the forest, and people had no solution to prevent the cold" - Mr. Phan Trong Dung said.
However, that is only the initial information reported by the communes. To have accurate and specific information, the People's Committees of Con Cuong and Que Phong districts have established a team to go to the grassroots to verify; at the same time, mobilize and guide people to bring their livestock back to the barn to find solutions to fight hunger and cold./.
