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Farmer warned of dire consequences for neglecting cows
Some of the neglected cows at Kongo-ini Village in Murang'a East. Livestock officers have warned the owner, John Ndung’u, of dire consequences if he continues mistreating the animals. PHOTO|SAMUEL KARANJA.
What you need to know:
- Ms Waitiki warned the farmer that should he fail to feed them he would be locked up.
- Only remains of dry maize stalks were in the trough when the officers visited.
- The animals looked weak and their eyes were sunken, an indication that they were being underfed.
- A defiant Mr Ndung’u said he was taking good care of his animals and claimed that his neighbours were envious of him.
Livestock officers in Murang’a have warned a farmer of dire consequences for neglecting his seven cows and failing to feed them well.
The veterinary officers from Murang’a East led by Ms Priscilla Waitiki Thursday visited the homestead of Mr John Ndung’u at Kongo-ini village near Mukuyu Market and were shocked to find the emaciated cows and a calf.
