Lumpy Skin Disease in Rajasthan: The lumpy skin disease is spreading fatally across the country and as per the central government data, 67000 animals have died due to the deadly virus. The Maharashtra government has also released some data about the disease situation in the state and informed that 43 animals have died so far in the total 21 affected districts. The state has started the vaccination drive and this virus is not affecting the milk production in the state.
What Is Lumpy Skin Disease in Rajasthan And How India Is Fighting It
The disease is caused by a virus and does not affect people; It is spread by flies or mosquitoes, causing lumps to form on the skin.
The first case of infection was reported in April in the Kutch region of Gujarat. More than 75,000 cattle have been killed since July.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said this week that the Center is committed to 100 per cent vaccination of livestock by 2025.
Drone footage shows horrific pictures of infected cattle in Rajasthan and Gujarat. There are more than eight affected states where the disease has spread rapidly since July.
‘Goat pox vaccine’ is being given to all cattle in the affected states. The government says the vaccine is “100 percent effective” against lumpy skin disease.
So far more than 50,000 people have died in Rajasthan. Officials said the daily death toll in the state is 600-700.
Maharashtra has constituted a special task force and the focus is on areas like Jalgaon and Amravati.
Of vital importance is how to prevent the spread of infected cattle and how to safely dispose of carcasses of dead cattle.
Infected livestock show fever and sterility and may follow poor milk production – all of which have serious financial implications for farmers.
A made-in-India vaccine has been developed for the disease and is likely to be available for use in three-four months.
This data comes a day after Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde asked animal husbandry officials to be vigilant and take necessary steps against the spread of the disease.
What Government should do in Lumpy Skin Disease in Rajasthan
Farmers across India are watching in horror as their cattle fall into fields infected with the deadly lumpy skin disease. Rajasthan is the worst affected state, where more than 50,000 cattle have died since July.
The disease is caused by a virus and does not affect people; It is spread by flies or mosquitoes, causing lumps to form on the skin.
The first case of infection was reported in April in the Kutch region of Gujarat. More than 75,000 cattle have been killed since July.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said this week that the Center is committed to 100 per cent vaccination of livestock by 2025.
Drone footage shows horrific pictures of infected cattle in Rajasthan and Gujarat. There are more than eight affected states where the disease has spread rapidly since July.
‘Goat pox vaccine’ is being given to all cattle in the affected states. The government says the vaccine is “100 percent effective” against lumpy skin disease.
So far more than 50,000 people have died in Rajasthan. Officials said the daily death toll in the state is 600-700.
Maharashtra has constituted a special task force and the focus is on areas like Jalgaon and Amravati.
Of vital importance is how to prevent the spread of infected cattle and how to safely dispose of carcasses of dead cattle.
Infected livestock show fever and sterility and may follow poor milk production – all of which have serious financial implications for farmers.
A made-in-India vaccine has been developed for the disease and is likely to be available for use in three-four months.
