An outbreak of Haemorrhegic Septicaemia among free ranging buffaloes and cattle reared at the natural grassland at the embankment and surrounding area of Bhagirathi river in 3 blocks of Murshidabad district of West Bengal, India was diagnosed by clinical symptoms, 509 postmortem examination, bacteriological study and biochemical tests.Among 154 affected animals (2.16% of total animals at risk) buffalo were 85.71% and cattle were 14.
28%.A total of 52 affected animals (33.76%) died before starting treatment.Among the dead animals, 86.
53% was buffalo and 13.46% was cattle.The ailing animals were successfully treated with antibiotic, Swim Vest analgesic and corticosteroid.The epidemic was finally controlled by vaccination, restriction of animal movement and proper disposal of carcasses.