KATHMANDU: The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC), in coordination with the District Administration Office and District Veterinary Office, has been examining the health of livestock, including goats, mountain goats and sheep that are being sold in the Valley’s market.

A separate health examination team of KMC is examining the health of livestock kept for sale in major markets in the Valley, including Khasi Bazar in Kalanki, Bagbazar and Bijulibazar, informed Gyanendra Karki, spokesperson for KMC.

As per him, the examination team of KMC has been marking red paint on horns of unhealthy goats while healthy goats have been marked with green colour on its horns.

KMC has urged consumers to purchase and consume goats and other livestock with green paint on their horns.