Nghệ An livestock deaths reported in mountainous region

At least 29 buffalo and cattle have died unexpectedly in Huu Kiem, a mountainous commune in Nghe An province, Vietnam. The deaths occurred between November 3 and November 7, primarily affecting animals grazing in forest areas across four villages: Khe Nap, Bao Nam, and Na Luong.

Local residents reported that the animals exhibited symptoms including bloating, swelling of the neck or legs, difficulty breathing, and foaming at the mouth. In one instance, a single household lost 19 out of its 33 buffalo. Some reports noted that upon inspection, the lungs of the deceased animals appeared black.

Local authorities have taken several emergency measures. Samples have been sent to the Nghe An Department of Livestock and Veterinary Medicine for testing to determine the cause of death. To prevent potential disease spread, officials have instructed residents to destroy dead livestock, disinfect farming areas, and move surviving animals into enclosures for monitoring rather than allowing them to graze in the forest.