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‘Oleander Toxicity’ Caused Cow Deaths
The death of eight cows at a Devonshire farm in November 2011 was caused by “oleander toxicity,” the Department of Environmental Protection said this morning. Belhaven Farm experienced the sudden deaths of eight cows between November 14 and 16, 2011. Quarantine was immediately instituted, and the matter was investigated. No other farms... Read more of this article
Belhaven Farm: No More Cow Deaths
Officials confirmed that following the death of eight cows in three days at the Belhaven farm in Devonshire, there have been no more deaths, however one bull has a runny nose. The farm remains under quarantine status. This morning [Nov.24] a spokesperson said, “As a standard procedure the Department of Environmental Protection is continuing with... Read more of this article
Eight Cows Die, Farm Quarantined
The mass death of cows at a Devonshire farm in recent days is being probed by Government inspectors who today [Nov. 17] assured the public there is “no direct danger to the local milk supply.” The Department of Environmental Protection issued a statement this afternoon reporting that eight cows have died over the past three days at the Belhaven... Read more of this article
Officials Report On Inspection Of ‘Cow Ship’
The Department of Environmental Protection confirmed they have inspected the M/V Friesian Express – a ship carrying 1,400 cows – which arrived on the island on the evening of March 21st, 2011. The sea freighter made an unscheduled call to Bermuda after experiencing mechanical difficulties while on route from Delaware to Turkey. On board... Read more of this article
