October 5, 2024 at 2:00 p.m., Mr. Itthi Sirilatthayakorn, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives Supervise the Department of Livestock Development Gave an interview during a field visit to monitor the flood situation in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province.
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October 5, 2024 at 2:00 p.m., Mr. Itthi Sirilatthayakorn, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives Supervise the Department of Livestock Development Gave an interview during a field visit to monitor the flood situation in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province. and Pathum Thani Province Regarding the flooding situation that has affected many animals, The Livestock Department has already planned and prepared in various areas by bringing 5,355,000 kilograms of royally donated grass and animal feed to distribute to fellow animal farmers. Including helping to evacuate animals and set up temporary animal shelters. In addition, mobile veterinary units were also sent to take care of the public’s animal health.
Mr. Itthi further said that from the case of flooding in Mae Taeng District. Chiang Mai Province caused 2 elephants to fall, Fa Sai and Ploy Thong. The Livestock Department has sent approximately 2,000 kilograms of grass to the Lampang Animal Feed Research and Development Center. Together with Chiang Mai Livestock and Mae Taeng livestock And on Monday, Oct. 7, another 37,000 kilograms will be sent. The remaining 100 elephants will have enough food for another six days. At this time, it has been reported that the water level has dropped about 1-2 meters. Most of the elephants that have not been moved are old or sick. But when the water has gone down It is expected that the situation will be manageable.
“Ministry of Agriculture I would like to express my condolences for the loss of two elephants, let alone the elephants that fell. Even if one or two elephants are injured, we are already uncomfortable. We will be dedicated and take full care of you,” Mr. Itthi said.