Death of animals in North & East: safety instructions issued

Colombo (News 1st) - The Department of Animal Production & Health has decided to issue a series of instructions to ensure the safety of cattle and goats in the Northern and Eastern Provinces.

"The cattle and goats had died due to shock caused by the cold (also known as hypothermia," Director General Hemali Kothalawala confirmed.

"About 1,800 cattle and goats have died due to bad weather conditions over the past few days." she added.