All about lumpy skin, the affliction that may prove a death knell for dairy industry
The seriousness of the outbreak is demonstrated by the approximately 21 percent decrease in milk output that Rajasthan has seen in August.
The seriousness of the outbreak is demonstrated by the approximately 21 percent decrease in milk output that Rajasthan has seen in August.
These task forces, to be headed by scientists from SKUAST, Kashmir and Jammu along with other members from the Animal Husbandry Departments, will monitor the spread of the disease in real time and suggest strategies for its control.
Earlier the state Animal Husbandry Department has submitted a proposal for additional provision of Rs.30 cr in the current fiscal year 2022-23 under the Pashudhan Nishulk Arogya Yojana for districts to purchase essential drugs and vaccines to cure the animals' lives.
To check the spread of the disease, Punjab animal husbandry, fisheries and dairy development minister Laljit Singh Bhullar on Tuesday demand the Union minister for fisheries, animal husbandry and dairying Parshottam Rupala to immediately arrange Goat Pox vaccine in adequate quantity for over 25 lakh livestock to prevent Lumpy Skin effectively in the state.
While over 2 lakh cattle have been treated by various therapies mainly Goat Pox vaccine and isolation and quarantine by villagers, one lakh bovines are still afflicted with the viral infection.
