An infectious disease is spreading in the Bokeyorda, Zhanibek, Zhanakala, and Kaztalov districts of the West Kazakhstan region, causing mass livestock deaths. According to the regional veterinary department, livestock are becoming infected in areas inhabited by saigas.
Head of the department Abzal Braliyev reported that signs of the disease were detected in 5,484 animals (15% of the total) across 22 rural districts. Of these, 3,732 infected animals have been treated. However, 217 cattle (including 189 calves) and 11 sheep have died.
“Unfortunately, 217 cattle, including 189 calves, and 11 sheep have died as a result of the disease. The causes of death vary, and it cannot be said that all are solely due to the disease. Samples have been taken, but results are not yet available. Additionally, weakened livestock are dying. During autopsies of some calves, bags and threads were found in their stomachs,” Braliyev said at a briefing.
Farmers, together with veterinarians, are carrying out treatment measures for sick animals. This year, the region plans to vaccinate livestock against 12 particularly dangerous diseases.
Earlier, the territorial inspection of forestry and wildlife of the West Kazakhstan region reported the registration of an infectious disease among saigas. Tests of samples taken from saiga carcasses revealed pasteurellosis, reports Todayinfo.
