Mystery as herd of 25 cows DROPS DEAD with RSPCA launching urgent probe after corpses found by horrified woman
TWO dozen cows have been found mysteriously dead in a field, launching an urgent probe.
The RSPCA are looking into the bizarre deaths of 25 cows after a woman saw their lifeless bodies sprawled across a field.
The unnamed woman says she was driving past a property in Oakford, Perth, Australia on her way to feed horses.
During her journey she stumbled across the sea of dead cows in a semi-rural paddock.
One of the cattle had reportedly been laying dead on a pile of wood since Sunday in the bizarre discovery.
The property owner’s son claims the cows died from pneumonia and weren’t buried due to wet weather which also prevented their removal.
The RSPCA confirmed it would do a thorough investigation to determine the exact cause of death.
Investigators were seen at the tragic scene on Tuesday examining the dead livestock in a hope to get answers on the mystery.
Pneumonia in cattle is often linked to bovine respiratory diseases which are the leading causes of death, WildEarth Guardians reports.
To treat cattle for pneumonia, it’s advised to keep the animals isolated in a well-ventilated area – away from excessive cold or heat.
Keeping them hydrated with easy access to water and feed is also important while reducing their physical stress to allow them to get better.
It comes after at least 138 monkeys were killed by extreme heat, falling from trees already dead amid a brutal 46C Mexican heatwave.
The deaths happened over just six days where the creatures dropped “like apples” as locals frantically battled to save them.
The lifeless bodies of the howler monkeys – who are known for their roaring vocal calls – have been found dead in the Gulf Coast state of Tabasco since May 16.
Five of the creatures were rushed to a local veterinarian who tried to revive them, according to the Biodiversity Conservation of The Usumacinta group.
They arrived in critical condition, with dehydration and fever, said Dr. Sergio Valenzuela. “They were as limp as rags. It was heatstroke.”
While Mexico‘s sweltering heatwave has been linked to the deaths of at least 26 people since March, veterinarians and rescuers say it has killed dozens and perhaps hundreds of the primates.
The lifeless bodies of the howler monkeys – who are known for their roaring vocal calls – have been found dead in the Gulf Coast state of Tabasco since May 16.
Five of the creatures were rushed to a local veterinarian who tried to revive them, according to the Biodiversity Conservation of The Usumacinta group.
They arrived in critical condition, with dehydration and fever, said Dr. Sergio Valenzuela. “They were as limp as rags. It was heatstroke.”