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.