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A mysterious disease has claimed the lives of 14 sheep in Jenasahi village under Alara panchayat of Narasinghpur block in Cuttack over the past 15 days, farmers alleged.
According to locals, five sheep died in a single day on Wednesday. Farmers reported that the animals first showed symptoms of nasal discharge, followed by swelling in different parts of the body, before collapsing.
The sudden deaths have triggered panic among livestock owners, who have urged the administration to determine the cause and provide compensation for their losses.
Meanwhile, the Animal Husbandry Department has collected fecal samples from the affected sheep and initiated treatment services. Veterinary officials suspect the deaths may have been caused by a worm-borne disease.
The incident has raised serious concerns in the area, with farmers demanding urgent preventive measures to protect the remaining livestock.
“I don’t know what has exactly happened. Even after treatment, 12 sheep died. We request immediate precaution to save the lives of the animals,” said Dukhisyam Jena, a farmer.
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“We have collected fecal samples and found the sheep are affected by worm-borne disease. Most of the animals are anemic. Vitamins and deworming have been done,” said Nihar Ranjan Mishra, live stock inspector.
