Vaccination is being done by the veterinary team under the supervision of veterinary officers.
1.20 lakh vaccines available to protect against lumpy virus.
Ambedkarnagar.
A special vaccination campaign has been started in the district to protect cattle from Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD). Under the campaign that started from September 8, 1.20 lakh lumpy vaccines have been made available in the district. Under the supervision of veterinary officers at the development block level, the team of Livestock Extension Officers and Paravet is vaccinating the bovine animals.
Lumpy skin disease is a viral disease that occurs in cattle. During the rainy season, the risk of its spread increases due to bites of flies, mosquitoes and fleas. However, no case of infection with this disease has been reported so far in the district. Animal farmers have been advised to vaccinate all their cattle as a precautionary measure.
Chief Veterinary Officer Dr. Arvind Kumar Singh said that the main symptoms of the disease include sudden high fever, saliva falling from the mouth, lumps in different parts of the body, swelling in the legs and lameness. If such symptoms are seen, cattle owners should separate the infected animals from healthy animals at a distance of at least 10 meters and immediately contact the nearest veterinary hospital. One can also call 1962 for veterinary assistance.
Animal farmers have been advised to smoke neem leaves in the evening and spray disinfectants at an interval of two-four days. If the animal is infected, it should not be sent out to graze. Instead of relying on home remedies, emphasis has been laid on taking timely advice from a veterinarian.
If a lump or wound on the animal's body bursts, it is advised to clean it with neem leaves or potassium permanganate solution and apply antiseptic ointment, so that flies and mosquitoes do not settle on the wound. In case of death of an animal, instead of throwing the dead body in the open, it has been asked to dig a pit and bury it in the ground as per rules.
The Chief Veterinary Officer said that livestock owners do not need to panic. Necessary arrangements have been ensured to deal with the disease in the district.