MorungExpress.com:  Imphal - Five more cattle have been claimed by the 'mysterious disease" that spread in and around the Makhan village of Manipur's Senapati district, even as the State Veterinary Department still has no clue about the disease.  On July 11, Newmai News Network had reported that over 50 cows and buffaloes had been killed by the mysterious disease. A team of officials with the State Veterinary Department led by its joint director visited Makhan village and took stock of the situation on Wednesday, July 13, 2011.  While collecting samples required for determining the disease, the team also provided medicines.  They also administered injections to the cattle infected by the disease as a step towards containment of the disease.  Since that day, the number of cattle claimed by the disease has been reduced, but steps to control the disease is yet to be initiated.  There were still apprehensions to kill the cattle in the minds of the villagers, said Athuiliu by phone.  He also lamented that officials over the Veterinary Department failed to revisit the village.  "We are unhappy with the attitude of the officials when they remain silent without informing us about the disease to date," he said.  As no help could be expected from the Veterinary Department, villagers have decided to consult with a veterinary clinic.  The are raising funds among themselves to meet the expenditures to be incurred while consulting the clinic, he added.  The unknown disease, the villagers believe, is communicable among cattle sharing grazing ground.  

Commentary:  The spread of new and unidentified diseases among cattle and buffalo are becoming more common throughout various parts of the world.  There are other posts on this blog eporting cow deaths in the US and Vietnam in recent months.  The Bible says that in the last days, "The land will mourn and everyone that dwells in it will languish, with the beasts of the field and the fowls of heaven; yes, the fishes of the sea will also be taken away" Hosea 4:3.