“The bovines were not vaccinated due to Covid-19 pandemic. Hence, FMD has spread and claimed the lives of five cows, two calves and four goats in Vavipalayam, two cows in Kanakkampalayam and three cows in Koolipalayam villages over the last few days,” claimed a farmer.

But, Animal Husbandry Dept officials denied the deaths due to FMD and confirmed that there is no outbreak.

Visit news.dtnext.in to explore our interactive epaper!

Download the DT Next app for more exciting features!