The eruption of Kanlaon Volcano has affected 26,006 farm animals and pets in Negros Occidental, who have become ill, Dr. Placeda Lemana, provincial health officer, said on Friday, Dec. 13.
The animals were affected by ash fall and sulfuric odor.
The affected animals include 1,062 carabaos, 183 cattle, 603 goats, 1,246 swine, 22,250 poultry, 320 ducks, 284 dogs and 58 cats.
The animals were found to have respiratory and digestive diseases, Lemana said.
Others suffered from skin injuries, rashes, foot rot or swelling of the foot, coughing, sneezing, diarrhea and fatigue, she said.
She said 105 paraveterinarians have been mobilized to assess the damage.
Aid such as molasses as nutritional support for the affected animals is also being provided, Lemana said.*