Goats die after consuming poisonous fodder

Akola: As many as 50 goats died near here after consuming poisonous fodder, officials said.

The incident occurred at Ligwa village of the district on Wednesday, when the goats died after eating poisonous green grams, which was confirmed in the post-mortem report of the dead livestock, Dr N G Chopde of Disease investigation laboratory said.

He said that several goats were still critical.

The shepherds and the owners of goats were shocked by the death.