Other Animal Disease — Australia
Cows are suffering and dying from bovine anaemia because farmers and veterinarians are unable to get the necessary drug, according to a dairy owners and a veterinary doctor in eastern Victoria.
Key points:
– Figures suggest anaemia is costing beef and dairy industries AUD 20 million [about USD 15 million] per annum.
– There is a drug available for treatment but it is not approved in Australia.
– The Government has said the drug is a threat to meat exports.
Dairy farmer BK lost 25
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