Lumpy virus infects two cows in MP's Indore; alert sounded, animal imports banned in city
India TV NewsHighlights A veterinarian said the infected cattle belong to the city and have not come from outside The virus has been confirmed in two cows in Depalpur area of Indore Animal imports from Rajasthan and other districts where lumpy cases have been found have been banned Lumpy virus: Two cows in the Depalpur village of Madhya Pradesh's Indore were found infected with the lumpy virus, sounding an alert in the district. Veterinarian Dr. Prashant Tiwari, Indore said that the cattle in which the infection was found belong to the district and have not come from outside, after which an alert has been issued in the district. "Lumpy virus has been confirmed in two cows in the Depalpur area. Providing relief to the livestock of the country, Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar on August 10 launched the indigenous vaccine Lumpi-ProVac to protect livestock from lumpy skin disease.