Canadian farmers face $300,000 loss after 200 cattle found dead
Ranchers in Canada are facing a potential loss of up to $300,000 after 200 cattle were found dead in a grazing pasture in the province of Saskatchewan.
Ranchers in Canada are facing a potential loss of up to $300,000 after 200 cattle were found dead.
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It is understood that the animals included cows and calves.
The chief veterinary officer of the Ministry of Agriculture, Betty Althouse, said at a press conference on Monday that it was likely that the cattle were killed by dehydration though this is not yet confirmed.
With extreme heat around the province, concentration of salt levels in the water can reach high levels. Consumption of high enough levels of salt can lead to death in cattle.
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It is believed that 680 cattle were moved on to the plot at the beginning of July and the dead animals were discovered five days later.
It is estimated that six to 10 owners lost stock, with a combined total of $300,000.
Tests are still ongoing to identify the exact cause of death. The deaths are subject to investigations by the Canadian ministry, animal protection officers and veterinarians alike.
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Ranchers in Canada are facing a potential loss of up to $300,000 after 200 cattle were found dead in a grazing pasture in the province of Saskatchewan.
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It is understood that the animals included cows and calves.
The chief veterinary officer of the Ministry of Agriculture, Betty Althouse, said at a press conference on Monday that it was likely that the cattle were killed by dehydration though this is not yet confirmed.
With extreme heat around the province, concentration of salt levels in the water can reach high levels. Consumption of high enough levels of salt can lead to death in cattle.
It is believed that 680 cattle were moved on to the plot at the beginning of July and the dead animals were discovered five days later.
It is estimated that six to 10 owners lost stock, with a combined total of $300,000.
Tests are still ongoing to identify the exact cause of death. The deaths are subject to investigations by the Canadian ministry, animal protection officers and veterinarians alike.
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