Cattle die of starvation

Cattle die of starvation

KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: More than 20 head of cattle have
died of starvation in Belu regency bordering East Timor, Antara
said yesterday.

Deputy Governor Piet Alexander Tallo could not confirm the
report but promised to look into it, the news agency said.

A farmer, who lost nine head of cattle, said his stock of
animal feed had dried up because of the drought.

He said in the past he had lost one or two heads of cattle
during the dry season. This year however the casualties are
higher and the number would go up unless it rains in October.
(emb)