10 bovines die due to pesticide poisoning

Press Trust of India  |  Jaipur 

Ten bovine animals, including seven cows, died after consuming plants that had been sprayed with pesticides in Rajasthan's Pali district, the police said today.

The incident happened yesterday at a farm in Anandpur Kalu village of the district.


Nearly 50 bovines were taken to a veterinary hospital after they fell sick. Primary investigation revealed that the animals consumed plants sprinkled with pesticides, the police added.

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