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Government Launches Vaccination Campaign to Combat Lumpy Skin Disease in Cattle

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Government Launches Vaccination Campaign to Combat Lumpy Skin Disease in Cattle

Key AspectDetails
EventLumpy Skin Disease (LSD) outbreak in cattle
Affected SpeciesPrimarily bovines (cattle)
ImpactSevere losses for livestock farmers
Disease NatureFatal and contagious
Previous OutbreakState faced LSD outbreak two years ago
Government ActionActive measures to prevent LSD
Key Prevention ToolVaccination
Vaccination CampaignTwo-month campaign underway
Awareness CampaignRural areas targeted for awareness about LSD
Past Vaccination Success95% of cattle vaccinated last year, minimizing losses
2025-26 Target1.11 crore cattle to be vaccinated
Vaccination TimingTo be completed before monsoon for herd immunity
Department PreparednessMicro-level planning and guidelines issued for survey, diagnosis, control

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