Lumpy skin disease: CM Yogi Adityanath bans cattle fair in UP
India TV NewsHighlights A special vaccination drive will also be carried out to vaccinate cattle The chief minister would be closely monitoring such cases from now onwards The department of animal husbandry has been asked to coordinate with the Centre Lumpy skin disease: In view of the increasing number of cases related to lumpy skin disease, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has ordered the suspension of all cattle fairs in the state, till the situation returns to normal. A special vaccination drive will also be carried out to vaccinate cattle against the lumpy skin disease. Chief Minister Adityanath on Tuesday said since several cattle had died due to the virus in other states, Uttar Pradesh would have to work in mission mode to prevent the spread of the virus. Also Read | Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot sanctions Rs 30 cr for medicines, vaccines to prevent lumpy skin disease