In the village of Beineu in the Mangystau Region, a mass livestock die-off has been recorded. 126 sheep belonging to around ten farms died. Veterinarians are considering poisoning as a version, but the exact cause of the animals' death has not yet been established.
WHAT IS KNOWN
The mass die-off became known on 28 September. Information about the livestock deaths spread on social media and messaging apps. According to preliminary data, the animals belonged to around ten farms.
As local media report, residents suggested that the sheep may have drunk water from a pool near the state municipal enterprise "Beineu Su Service".
According to preliminary data, of the 210 sheep that drank water from a single source, around 120 may have been poisoned. Local residents link the animals' death to the possible consumption of contaminated water. However, the exact cause of the die-off has not yet been established.
WHAT VETERINARIANS SAY
According to the Beineu district veterinary station, specialists did not find characteristic signs of an infectious disease in the animals. The head of the station, Nuraly Sadygulov, reported that before and after the die-off, the sheep showed no symptoms of disease.
According to him, specialists are considering poisoning, but cannot yet determine its source. Among the possible options, he named water, grass and other factors. Veterinarians intend to draw final conclusions after receiving the results of laboratory tests.
WHAT WAS DONE AFTER THE LIVESTOCK DEATHS
After examination, specialists took samples from the dead animals and water samples from the suspected sources. The materials were sent to a laboratory. The test results are expected in approximately ten days.
The dead sheep were delivered to a special biothermal pit, where they were disposed of in compliance with veterinary requirements. Disinfection was carried out at the animal housing sites. Specialists continue to monitor the 84 surviving sheep. According to available data, their condition remains stable.
CONTEXT
The situation with the livestock deaths in Beineu raises the question of the causes of such cases and the risks for livestock farms. Thus, in the Atyrau Region, farmers have been facing a similar problem for the second year running, and the causes of the animals' deaths have still not been established.
According to local residents, only a few days pass from the appearance of the first symptoms to the death of the animals. Veterinary specialists examined the animals, water and hay, but found no signs of disease. The dead livestock were removed, burned and buried in a specially designated location. Farmers fear the die-off will spread to neighbouring farms.
