Archive · 13 Dec 2025
Over 70 cows die in Gujarat due to suspected fodder poisoning
In Gujarat, India, over 70 cows died in a cowshed after eating special food made from groundnut plants.
The local leaders and doctors are trying to find out why the cows got sick and are helping the remaining cows.
They took some food and cow samples to test in a lab to see if there were any bad germs.
The team is working hard to save as many cows as they can.
Over 70 cows died in a cowshed in Rajkot, Gujarat, after consuming fodder made from groundnut plants.
The District Collector, Om Prakash, and a veterinary team are investigating the cause of death.
Samples of food and tissue from the affected animals have been collected for forensic examination.
A team of doctors, paramedics, and volunteers is on-site, treating the affected cows.
The administration is working to save as many cows as possible while determining the cause of the poisoning.
- Who
- Over 70 cows and the District Collector Om Prakash, veterinary team, and local administration in Rajkot, Gujarat, India
- What
- Deaths of cows due to suspected poisoning from consuming fodder made from groundnut plants
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Rajkot, Gujarat, India
- Why
- The cows consumed fodder made from groundnut plants, which is suspected to have caused their deaths
- Location
- Rajkot, Gujarat, India
- Date
- Friday
- Suspected Cause
- Fodder made from groundnut plants
- Investigation Team
- District Collector Om Prakash and veterinary hospital team
- Samples Collected
- Food and tissue samples from affected animals
- Number of Deaths
- 70-75 cows
- Response Team
- 7-8 doctors, paramedic staff, volunteers, and village sarpanch