Government Launches Vaccination Campaign to Combat Lumpy Skin Disease in Cattle
Key Aspect | Details |
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Event | Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) outbreak in cattle |
Affected Species | Primarily bovines (cattle) |
Impact | Severe losses for livestock farmers |
Disease Nature | Fatal and contagious |
Previous Outbreak | State faced LSD outbreak two years ago |
Government Action | Active measures to prevent LSD |
Key Prevention Tool | Vaccination |
Vaccination Campaign | Two-month campaign underway |
Awareness Campaign | Rural areas targeted for awareness about LSD |
Past Vaccination Success | 95% of cattle vaccinated last year, minimizing losses |
2025-26 Target | 1.11 crore cattle to be vaccinated |
Vaccination Timing | To be completed before monsoon for herd immunity |
Department Preparedness | Micro-level planning and guidelines issued for survey, diagnosis, control |