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- Stray dog packs are frequently attacking and killing sheep and goats in and around Vellakoil.
- Affected farmers have lost multiple livestock valued at up to 25,000 rupees each.
- Compensation promised by the Tamil Nadu government for losses since September 2025 remains unpaid.
- Local farmers are calling for a permanent compensation policy and better stray dog management to protect their livelihoods.
What to watch next
- Government action on long-pending compensation claims.
- Implementation of new guidelines for livestock loss compensation.
- Local administration efforts to control stray dog populations through sterilization and vaccination.
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Named India · Department of Animal Husbandry · Revenue Department · Tamil Nadu Government · Vellakoil
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