Colombia: Thirty cattle died in the Atlantic

The winter wave in the South Atlantic continues to affect farmers in the region. Recently, cases of diarrhoea, vomiting and fainting have been reported in cattle, causing the death of at least 20 to 30 animals. The farmers have requested the help of the Colombian Agricultural Institute (ICA) and the delivery of food supplements. The winter wave that has hit the south of the Atlantic in recent months does not seem to end, and now the farmers in the area are worried about the health of their animals, since the cattle have begun to get sick, presenting with diarrhea, vomiting and fainting, which that has caused the death of between 20 and 30 animals in recent days. Armando Mosquera, a rancher leader from Campo de la Cruz, warned that this situation is taking place in various areas, including Santa Lucía, Suan and Campo de la Cruz, and indicated that ranchers are desperate due to the lack of response from the competent authorities. “We are waiting for a response to see if they are ...