Local milk producer, Milco Private Limited, has requested cattle farmers to take necessary measures to protect their animals due to the prevalent hot weather in Sri Lanka.
Issuing a notice, Milco stated that the Department of Meteorology expects extreme heat in the Western, Southern, North-Central, and North-Western Provinces, and the Kurunegala, Mullaitivu, Vavuniya and Kilinochchi Districts today and tomorrow.
Thereby, Milco has requested cattle farmers to ensure the safety of their animals by placing them inside shelters and providing them ample water to drink during this period. (NewsWire)