A farmer in Kumarapalayam village, Tiruppur district, lost 30 goats to stray dog attacks. The incident highlights the growing menace of street dogs and the need for effective control measures.
Coimbatore: In a distressing incident, a farmer from Kumarapalayam village in Mulanur block of Tiruppur district lost 30 goats to a pack of marauding street dogs. The attack has resulted in a significant financial loss for the farmer, estimated at around three lakh rupees.
The stray dogs attacked the goats, biting their necks and consuming their blood, leaving behind the carcasses. This incident is the latest in a series of similar attacks, highlighting the growing problem of stray dog menace in the region.
Despite registering a case with the police, the affected family has not received any assurance of compensation from the authorities. Officials from the Animal Husbandry department clarified that there is no provision for compensating livestock deaths due to predator attacks in non-forest areas.
Farmers in the area have been grappling with this issue, even after taking precautions such as confining their livestock in fenced fields during night hours. The persistent dogs have been known to dig under fences to gain entry. Experts have advised farmers to reinforce their fences with hollow blocks to prevent such intrusions.
P. Velusamy, a representative of farmers in the Kangayam-Vellakoil belt, who recently lost five goats in a similar attack, emphasized the need for local bodies to develop strategies to control the stray dog population. He pointed out that the proliferation of street dogs poses a danger not only to livestock but also to people, especially those walking or riding two-wheelers at night in both rural and urban areas.
Velusamy suggested expanding the reach of Animal Birth Control centers and imposing hefty fines on dog owners without proper licenses. He cited the stringent measures taken by the Chennai Corporation as an example of effective control of the stray dog menace.
The incident has sparked concerns among local farmers and residents, calling for immediate action from authorities to address the growing problem of stray dogs and ensure the safety of both livestock and people in the region.
The stray dogs attacked the goats, biting their necks and consuming their blood, leaving behind the carcasses. This incident is the latest in a series of similar attacks, highlighting the growing problem of stray dog menace in the region.
Despite registering a case with the police, the affected family has not received any assurance of compensation from the authorities. Officials from the Animal Husbandry department clarified that there is no provision for compensating livestock deaths due to predator attacks in non-forest areas.
Farmers in the area have been grappling with this issue, even after taking precautions such as confining their livestock in fenced fields during night hours. The persistent dogs have been known to dig under fences to gain entry. Experts have advised farmers to reinforce their fences with hollow blocks to prevent such intrusions.
P. Velusamy, a representative of farmers in the Kangayam-Vellakoil belt, who recently lost five goats in a similar attack, emphasized the need for local bodies to develop strategies to control the stray dog population. He pointed out that the proliferation of street dogs poses a danger not only to livestock but also to people, especially those walking or riding two-wheelers at night in both rural and urban areas.
Velusamy suggested expanding the reach of Animal Birth Control centers and imposing hefty fines on dog owners without proper licenses. He cited the stringent measures taken by the Chennai Corporation as an example of effective control of the stray dog menace.
The incident has sparked concerns among local farmers and residents, calling for immediate action from authorities to address the growing problem of stray dogs and ensure the safety of both livestock and people in the region.