Poacher Injurs Someones Calves
Category: Life of a Vet, Livestock | Date: Mar 15 2008 | By: admin
While I was in Lolgorian, I have received the report that someone who was hunting for bush meat (wildlife) accidentally shot two calves by arrows. Apparently this happened a week ago, but the wound was still swollen. The owner requested a surgery to remove an “embedded arrow” from his calves’ abdomen. The farmer’s house was 4 hours round trip on a horrendous road and when I arrived at the village, I found two calves with very similar wounds (swollen point on right lower abdomen). When I checked the wound, I did not think that arrow point was still inside as owner claims, as swelling was way too small in comparrison.
He claims that this huge arrown point is still inside!
I have removed the small metal pieces and puss inside the swelling.
Practically the entire village came to witness this surgery…
“Ng’ombe imeshona kama gunia “(cattle stitched up like wheat sack), says the villager…
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5 Responses to “Poacher Injurs Someones Calves”
Theresa Siskind St Petersburg FL, on 15 Mar 2008
Asuka, very distressing to hear about this, your work is so difficult in every aspect. So much grief caused by man’s consumtion of flesh, truly will be mankind’s undoing.
sheryl, washington dc, on 15 Mar 2008
I find it hypocritical to insist on saving an injured calf’s life, only to slaughter it later on. I’m glad Asuka was able to help the animal, though.
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Dana-Phoenix Arizona, on 15 Mar 2008
Asuka - Did you receive any compensation from owners for treatment? I know you had to spend you $$ for the gasoline and medicine. I know how important the cattle are for the Maasai in terms of wealth, whether they consume them or not. What’s up with these darn poachers, can’t they tell the difference in animals - domestic or wild? My heart is breaking from all this poaching!
asuka, on 16 Mar 2008
The owner paid for gasoline and medicine, but we did not charge any service fee. We are still trying to cut down as much cost as possible. We hope we can cover our fee when tourist return. Untill then, things are difficult here in Mara…
Theresa Siskind St Petersburg FL, on 16 Mar 2008
Well, I’m glad he helped with that, Asuka. I wish I could do more to help…your work is amazing. Someone should do a documentary about it.
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