<p>   u00a0</p>  <div id="cke_pastebin">   The ongoing heat wave in Bengal, which has already claimed 45 human lives, is also taking toll on animals as four race horses have succumbed to the blistering heat in the stables over the last few days.</div>  <div id="cke_pastebin">   u00a0</div>  <div id="cke_pastebin">   With temperatures hovering over 40 degrees Celsius combined with oppressive humidity in the last few days a number of horses are ill and suffering from high fever. The horses are now being kept on fruit and glucose diet and are being given cold massages to keep their body temperatures down.</div>  <div id="cke_pastebin">   u00a0</div>  <div id="cke_pastebin">   &quot;Four horses have died in our club so far due to the ongoing heat wave which led to an abnormal increase in their body temperatures. We have taken precautionary measures to keep their body temperatures at a normal level,&quot; said Robin Corner, general manager (racing), Royal Calcutta Turf Club.</div>  <div id="cke_pastebin">   u00a0</div>  <div id="cke_pastebin">   The club has around 600 horses.</div>  <div id="cke_pastebin">   u00a0</div>  <div id="cke_pastebin">   According to Corner, the horses which are showing signs of illness are being constantly monitored by the veterinary doctors.</div>  <div id="cke_pastebin">   u00a0</div>  <div id="cke_pastebin">   &quot;We are constantly monitoring the horses. We are giving them ice packs, cold compresses, damp massages. Right now we are also providing them with a very light diet which includes glucose and more fluids,&quot; Corner said.</div>  <div id="cke_pastebin">   u00a0</div>  <div id="cke_pastebin">   Those horses who are already ill and are having a high fever have been shifted to air conditioned stables and the normal stable&#39;s roofs and floors have been covered with soaked thatch to beat the heat. High speed pedestal fans have also been kept in the stables.</div>  <div id="cke_pastebin">   u00a0</div>  <div id="cke_pastebin">   &quot;We have also taken out oats and grams from the diet. Instead we are providing them with seasonal fruits such as watermelon, papaya, fresh cool water, ORS solutions,&quot; the official said.</div>  <div id="cke_pastebin">   u00a0</div>  <div id="cke_pastebin">   Other elite clubs of the city which have their own stables have also taken up same arrangements to provide the horses with some relief.</div>  <div id="cke_pastebin">   u00a0</div>  <div id="cke_pastebin">   At least 45 people have died across Bengal in the last two days from the heat wave.</div>  

The heat wave in Bengal, which has claimed 45 human lives so far, is taking a toll on animals too. Four horses have died due to the extreme heat over the last few days.

Four race horses succumb to heat wave in Bengal

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