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tragedy2 years ago•1 min saved

"Devastating Dairy Farm Fire Kills Thousands of Cows in Texas Panhandle"

A fire from a dairy farm explosion in Dimmitt, Texas, has killed possibly thousands of dairy cows, making it one of the deadliest barn fires involving cattle since 2013. One person was critically injured in the fire, and the state fire marshal is still investigating the cause. The Animal Welfare Institute expressed concern over the tragedy, and initial reports suggest that methane from overheating electrical equipment may have ignited the fire.

via mySA|

#animal-welfare #dairy-farm #dimmitt

agriculture2 years ago•1 min saved

Deadly explosion at Texas dairy farm kills thousands of cattle and injures one person.

An explosion at the South Fork Dairy in Dimmitt, Texas, has resulted in the loss of upwards of 18,000 cattle, making it the deadliest barn fire for cattle overall and the most devastating barn fire in Texas since 2013. Only a small percentage of cows survived, and the surviving cattle have been moved to a separate facility. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is assisting the dairy owner with carcass disposal and debris issues. Nearly 6.5 million farm animals have perished in barn fires since 2013, according to the Animal Welfare Institute.

via KFDA|

#agriculture #animal-welfare #barn-fire