Mysuru, March 1 -- The animal census in the district taken up as part of the ongoing 21st National Livestock Census would be completed in the next 15 days, said Dr. Nagaraj. Deputy Director, Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services.

Speaking to Star of Mysore, he said a total of 260 technical staff under the supervision of 77 veterinary doctors have been visiting individual houses totalling up to 7.20 lakh to conduct the survey in 254 Wards located in urban areas and also 1,293 villages.

"Out of 7.20 lakh houses, we have collected information from 5.86 houses which is done once in five years since 1919. The census is being taken up simultaneously both in urban and rural areas during which the officials will visit residence...