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Punjab Horses Suffer Kidney Failure, Seven Die, High Court Seeks Report
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 16 Oct 2026, 09:31 AM
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Seven valuable horses in Punjab have died after mysterious kidney failure, prompting the High Court to demand a report from the Animal Husbandry Department.
Seven prized horses in Punjab have died after sudden kidney failure, a condition that has baffled veterinarians. The animals, valued between 22 and 40 lakh rupees, were found to have severe renal dysfunction with no clear cause identified. The deaths have raised alarm among breeders and animal welfare groups.
In response, the Punjab High Court has issued an order demanding a detailed report from the State Animal Husbandry Department. The court seeks information on the health status of the remaining horses, the diagnostic steps taken, and any preventive measures implemented.
Veterinary experts are conducting further investigations to determine whether a viral outbreak, toxin exposure, or other factors are responsible. The department has pledged to cooperate fully and to provide regular updates to the court and the public.
In response, the Punjab High Court has issued an order demanding a detailed report from the State Animal Husbandry Department. The court seeks information on the health status of the remaining horses, the diagnostic steps taken, and any preventive measures implemented.
Veterinary experts are conducting further investigations to determine whether a viral outbreak, toxin exposure, or other factors are responsible. The department has pledged to cooperate fully and to provide regular updates to the court and the public.