Government Launches Vaccination Campaign to Combat Lumpy Skin Disease in Cattle
| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| 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 |