Lumpy skin disease on surge in Rajasthan; locals cautioned against drinking affected cows' milk
2 years, 7 months ago

Lumpy skin disease on surge in Rajasthan; locals cautioned against drinking affected cows' milk

India TV News  

Lumpy skin disease on surge in Rajasthan; locals cautioned against drinking affected cows' milk Lumpy skin disease: Union Animal Husbandry Minister Purushottam Rupala said the central and state governments are making serious efforts to prevent the spread of the disease in cattle and will soon be able to control it. Highlights Lumpy skin disease has so far been reported in five states Rajasthan has come out to be the most affected state with 11 districts reporting a surge in disease Goat pox vaccine is completely effective to prevent this disease, Minister Purushottam Rupala said Lumpy skin disease has now been reported across 11 districts of Rajasthan, Union Animal Husbandry Minister Purushottam Rupala said on Saturday. "Out of five affected states in the country, Rajasthan is the most affected with 11 districts reporting cases of lumpy skin disease," he told reporters. Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot appealed to donors, social workers, public representatives, personnel and all sections of the society to cooperate financially for the prevention of lumpy skin disease spreading among animals of the state.

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21st livestock census may be held in Sept-Dec
7 months, 1 week ago

21st livestock census may be held in Sept-Dec

Hindustan Times  

The Union government will conduct the 21st livestock census in the country during September-December 2024, a five-yearly exercise to provide latest headcounts of domesticated animals and poultry, and breed identification through doorstep visits to households, home-based enterprises and commercial farms. India has one of the largest cattle populations globally and livestock accounts for 5.5% of the country’s gross domestic product …

Indonesia lifts ban on live cattle export from Australia following negative tests for lumpy skin disease
1 year, 6 months ago

Indonesia lifts ban on live cattle export from Australia following negative tests for lumpy skin disease

ABC  

Australian cattle producers will be able to resume live cattle and buffalo trade with Indonesia after Australia agreed to extra biosecurity measures on Friday night. Key points: Indonesia has lifted a ban on live Australian cattle and buffalo exports, following high-level diplomatic talks The ban was introduced after Australian cattle allegedly arrived in the Indonesia with lumpy skin disease Hundreds …

Indonesia says cattle that arrived from Australia have lumpy skin disease. So what is it and why does it matter?
1 year, 7 months ago

Indonesia says cattle that arrived from Australia have lumpy skin disease. So what is it and why does it matter?

ABC  

This time last year, travellers to Bali and Indonesia were being warned about the devastating foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in livestock. In recent days, Indonesia has stopped importing live cattle from four Australian export facilities over fears relating to lumpy skin disease. Thirteen cattle are infected, which is a big deal because Australia maintains it is free of lumpy skin disease. …

Lumpy skin disease: Over 100 cows died in Meghalaya; 8,000 animals infected
1 year, 8 months ago

Lumpy skin disease: Over 100 cows died in Meghalaya; 8,000 animals infected

India TV News  

Lumpy skin disease: More than 100 cows have died in Meghalaya due to the highly contagious lumpy skin disease and over 8,000 animals have been infected by LSD so far, an official said on Sunday. "The number of cows infected with lumpy skin disease is 8,177 and 5,884 cows have recovered from the disease and 101 animals have died, as …

Lumpy skin disease spreads in AP
2 years, 3 months ago

Lumpy skin disease spreads in AP

Deccan Chronicle  

ANANTAPUR: The lumpy skin disease outbreak is posing a major challenge to the dairy sector in the region. The disease has killed more than three lakh cattle in India and four thousand in AP, spreading to 18 districts so far, he said. “This is a contagious vector-borne disease spread by vectors like mosquitoes, other biting flies and usually affects host …

Lumpy skin disease edges closer to Australia with detection in East Java
2 years, 3 months ago

Lumpy skin disease edges closer to Australia with detection in East Java

ABC  

Lumpy skin disease is edging closer to Australian shores, with the highly contagious cattle disease confirmed in East Java. Key points: If detected in Australia, the disease could cost Australia's agriculture sector $7 billion within a year The spread of lumpy skin disease to East Java brings it closer to Bali An expert says there is still much to learn …

Alert sounded after cases of lumpy skin disease emerge among vaccinated cattle in Rayalaseema of Andhra Pradesh
2 years, 4 months ago

Alert sounded after cases of lumpy skin disease emerge among vaccinated cattle in Rayalaseema of Andhra Pradesh

The Hindu  

Officials in Rayalaseema are on alert as efficacy of the goat pox vaccine, which is being given to the cattle affected by lumpy skin disease in the region, is reportedly not satisfactory as some of the vaccinated cattle was affected again. While there is no vaccine yet for lumpy skin disease, experts have advised administering goat pox vaccine to cattle …

Supreme Court Issues Notice On Plea Seeking National Plan To Deal With Lumpy Skin Disease In Cattle
2 years, 4 months ago

Supreme Court Issues Notice On Plea Seeking National Plan To Deal With Lumpy Skin Disease In Cattle

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday sought responses from the States and the Centre on a petition seeking directions to formulate a national health plan to deal with the lumpy skin disease which is spreading among the cattle of the country. B. Pardiwala considered a petition filed by Aryavarta Mahasabha Foundation which raised the question whether the Centre has any national …

Lumpy skin disease: Uttar Pradesh vaccinates 1.5 crore cows in two months
2 years, 4 months ago

Lumpy skin disease: Uttar Pradesh vaccinates 1.5 crore cows in two months

India TV News  

Lumpy Skin Disease: In a bid to eradicate the lumpy skin disease, the Uttar Pradesh government on Wednesday announced that it has vaccinated a record 1.50 crore cows and other cattle against the deadly viral disease within the span of two months. In the second week of August, the Animal Husbandry Department had first formed a Team-9 after the animals …

Lumpy Skin Disease: Bombay HC Asks Maha Govt Response on Plea Seeking Policy
2 years, 5 months ago

Lumpy Skin Disease: Bombay HC Asks Maha Govt Response on Plea Seeking Policy

News 18  

The Bombay High Court on Wednesday noted that lumpy skin disease is widespread among the cattle and sought the Maharashtra government’s response to a plea for framing a policy or standard operating procedure. As per the PIL, farmers are already facing hardships due to heavy rainfall and now with their livestock facing the threat of lumpy skin disease, they would …

IISc., C-CAMP incubated startup steps in to control lumpy skin disease in cattle
2 years, 5 months ago

IISc., C-CAMP incubated startup steps in to control lumpy skin disease in cattle

The Hindu  

With Lumpy Skin Disease claiming the lives of more than 2,000 cattle in Karnataka, a startup incubated at the Indian Institute of Science and Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms has stepped in to create awareness and stop the spread of the disease. has been visiting villages in Karnataka to conduct workshops for creating awareness about the disease among farmers …

Lumpy skin disease: No cattle fest at Pushkar fair 2022
2 years, 5 months ago

Lumpy skin disease: No cattle fest at Pushkar fair 2022

India TV News  

Highlights The famous Pushkar fair in Rajasthan's Ajmer district will be held without the cattle fest this year Cattle fair will not be held this year due to the lumpy disease outbreak, said Pushkar SDM Sukhram Apart from this, all other religious, cultural events to be held at Pushkar fair Lumpy skin disease: The famous Pushkar fair in Rajasthan's Ajmer …

[Lumpy Skin Disease] Delhi High Court Asks Centre, Police To Respond To PIL Seeking Better Treatment Of Cows
2 years, 5 months ago

[Lumpy Skin Disease] Delhi High Court Asks Centre, Police To Respond To PIL Seeking Better Treatment Of Cows

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Friday sought a response from the Centre and Delhi Police in a public interest litigation seeking remedial steps for treatment of lumpy skin disease in cows in the national capital.A division bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Subramonium Prasad was hearing a plea moved by Ajay Gautam, who argued that there is …

PIL in Bombay HC seeks financial help for farmers who lose animals to Lumpy Skin Disease
2 years, 5 months ago

PIL in Bombay HC seeks financial help for farmers who lose animals to Lumpy Skin Disease

India Today  

Former MP and founder of Swambhiman Shetkari Sangh, Raju Shetti, has filed a Public Interest Litigation before the Bombay High Court. The petition sought direction to the Maharashtra government to come up with a standard operating procedure to tackle the rising cases of lumpy skin disease among cattle in the state. The plea alleged that the lumpy skin disease was …

Six cattle die of lumpy skin disease in Shivamogga
2 years, 5 months ago

Six cattle die of lumpy skin disease in Shivamogga

The Hindu  

As many as six cattle have died in recent days in Shivamogga district due to lumpy skin disease, prompting the district administration to ban cattle fairs and transportation of cattle up to October 31. The Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services has taken up a vaccination drive to avoid the spread of the disease, which is transmitted through blood-feeding …

[Lumpy Skin Disease] Deaths Of Large Number Of Cows Taking Place, Matter Deserves To Be Heard Early: Delhi High Court
2 years, 5 months ago

[Lumpy Skin Disease] Deaths Of Large Number Of Cows Taking Place, Matter Deserves To Be Heard Early: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has asked the Delhi Government and Municipal Corporation of Delhi to respond to a public interest litigation seeking remedial steps for treatment of lumpy skin disease among cows in the national capital.A division bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Subramonium Prasad issued notice on the plea moved by Ajay Gautam, who argued that …

Madhya Pradesh: Cattle recover from lumpy skin disease, zero casualties reported in 10 days
2 years, 5 months ago

Madhya Pradesh: Cattle recover from lumpy skin disease, zero casualties reported in 10 days

Firstpost  

At least 291 cattle have succumbed to the disease in the state since August, but no casualty was reported in the last 10 days. Bhopal: A senior veterinary official reported on Friday that more than 86% of the cattle infected with the lumpy skin disease in Madhya Pradesh have recovered from the infection, and no deaths have been noted in …

Lumpy Skin Disease: Delhi starts vaccination to restrict the spread
2 years, 5 months ago

Lumpy Skin Disease: Delhi starts vaccination to restrict the spread

Live Mint  

Currently, various state governments are using several strategies to curb the spread of Lumpy Skin Disease in livestock, which has killed more than 70,000 cattle so far. "We have procured 25,000 doses of goat pox vaccine from Indian Immunological Limited and have started vaccinating healthy cattle in Delhi today," an official of the animal husbandry department said. An isolated ward …

Lumpy skin disease: UP bans cattle trade with 4 states, restrict animal movement
2 years, 5 months ago

Lumpy skin disease: UP bans cattle trade with 4 states, restrict animal movement

Live Mint  

Lumpy Skin Disease is continuing its devastating effects on the cattle population of India with fatalities touching 70,000 now. The Uttar Pradesh government on Friday decided to ban the cattle trade with four neighboring states and also imposed a "lockdown" on the intrastate movement of animals from 28 districts to prevent the spread of the disease. The Minister for Animal …

Lumpy skin disease: UP govt bans cattle trade, imposes 'lockdown' on animal movement
2 years, 5 months ago

Lumpy skin disease: UP govt bans cattle trade, imposes 'lockdown' on animal movement

India TV News  

Highlights The viral disease entered Uttar Pradesh through states like Rajasthan, MP, Haryana and Delhi Districts like Jhansi, Agra, Aligarh, among others have been affected by the disease in western UP The lumpy skin disease affects cattle like cows and buffaloes Lumpy skin disease : In the wake of increasing cases of lumpy skin disease across several states, the Uttar …

Andhra Pradesh: ‘No case of lumpy skin disease in Prakasam’
2 years, 5 months ago

Andhra Pradesh: ‘No case of lumpy skin disease in Prakasam’

The Hindu  

No case of lumpy skin disease, which affects cattle, has been reported from anywhere in Prakasam district, said Animal Husbandry Joint Director Baby Rani, adding that the administration has taken all steps to prevent the spread of the viral disease. Overseeing a vaccination drive at Narijamlathanda, a remote village in the Nallamala forests, the official told the The Hindu that …

Lumpy skin disease kills 101 cattle in MP so far; CM says state to vaccinate animals for free
2 years, 5 months ago

Lumpy skin disease kills 101 cattle in MP so far; CM says state to vaccinate animals for free

India TV News  

A total of 7,686 cattle have been found infected with the lumpy skin disease in Madhya Pradesh so far and 101 of them have succumbed to the infection, an official said on Wednesday. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, who held a meeting on Wednesday to review the situation, announced that the vaccination of cattle will be done free …

Explained | What is lumpy skin disease in cattle? Does it affect milk we consume?
2 years, 5 months ago

Explained | What is lumpy skin disease in cattle? Does it affect milk we consume?

The Hindu  

September 20, 2022 11:14 pm | Updated September 27, 2022 11:18 am IST The story so far: The Mumbai Police have ordered the prohibition of cattle transportation in the city to prevent the spread of the lumpy skin disease. Notably, Joint Director at the Indian Veterinary Research Institute told PTI that it is safe to consume milk from cattle infected …

Rajasthan BJP MLA brings cow to Assembly to protest as Lumpy Skin disease cases
2 years, 6 months ago

Rajasthan BJP MLA brings cow to Assembly to protest as Lumpy Skin disease cases

Live Mint  

Streets in Japiur on Tuesday saw massive protests carried out by Bharatiya Janata Party leaders over the rising cases of Lumpy Skin Disease in the worst hit state. "I called a meeting on 15 August regarding lumpy skin disease and called the leaders of the opposition, talked to everyone, talked to the religious leaders, our priority is how to save …

Lumpy skin disease virus different from 2019 version
2 years, 6 months ago

Lumpy skin disease virus different from 2019 version

The Hindu  

The lumpy skin disease virus that has killed at least 50,000 cattle in India this year maybe structurally different from the version of the virus prevalent in India in 2019, raising questions on whether the new vaccine being developed for safeguarding cattle may be adequately protective. The analysis of the genomes revealed 177 unique variants, none of which were found …

What is Lumpy Skin Disease that has killed over 50,000 cattle across India?
2 years, 6 months ago

What is Lumpy Skin Disease that has killed over 50,000 cattle across India?

India Today  

With several states of the country facing a major outbreak affecting cattle, the Punjab government has urged the Centre to include the Lumpy Skin Disease in the National Animal Disease Control Programme. Lumpy Skin Disease is a viral outbreak that targets cattle and is transmitted by blood-feeding insects like mosquitoes, flies, lice and wasps by direct contact and also through …

Lumpy skin disease: Maharashtra starts vaccination, 43 animals died due to virus
2 years, 6 months ago

Lumpy skin disease: Maharashtra starts vaccination, 43 animals died due to virus

Live Mint  

Lumpy skin disease continues to spread fatally across the country and according to the data of the Central Government, 67000 animals have perished due to the deadly virus. The Maharashtra government has also released some data regarding the state of disease in the state and informed that in the total 21 affected districts, 43 animals have died now. Last week, …

Lumpy virus kills 236 cattle in UP, affects 25 districts across state
2 years, 6 months ago

Lumpy virus kills 236 cattle in UP, affects 25 districts across state

India Today  

The Lumpy virus is rapidly spreading across several districts in Uttar Pradesh. So far, 25,122 cows from 2,600 villages have been infected due to the Lumpy virus, out of which 236 have died, while 13000 have recovered. UP GOVT'S MASTER PLAN To control the menace of the Lumpy virus, the Uttar Pradesh government made a 300 km long immune belt …

Lumpy skin disease: Maharashtra districts asked to speed up cattle vaccination to control spread of virus
2 years, 6 months ago

Lumpy skin disease: Maharashtra districts asked to speed up cattle vaccination to control spread of virus

India TV News  

Highlights Maharashtra Animal Husbandry Department directed authorities to speed up cattle vaccination This is to check the spread of lumpy skin disease in cattle across Maharashtra The disease has so far claimed the lives of 43 cattle in the state of Maharashtra Lumpy skin disease: The Maharashtra Animal Husbandry Department has directed authorities of all districts in the state to …

Maharashtra announces aid as 42 cattle succumb to lumpy skin disease
2 years, 6 months ago

Maharashtra announces aid as 42 cattle succumb to lumpy skin disease

India Today  

As many as 42 cows and buffaloes have died due to the onslaught of lumpy skin disease, according to the Maharashtra animal husbandry department. After chairing a cabinet meeting, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday directed the animal husbandry department to remain alert and take necessary steps to curb the spread of lumpy skin disease among cattle. "As lumpy skin …

Lumpy skin disease has killed over 67,000 cattle’s so far: Centre
2 years, 6 months ago

Lumpy skin disease has killed over 67,000 cattle’s so far: Centre

Live Mint  

The outbreak of Lumpy skin disease in livestock has killed over 67000 cattle since its outbreak in July, the Central Government informed on Monday. “States are currently using the 'goat pox' vaccine to control lumpy skin disease in cattle,” he said, speaking to PTI. The Secretary also informed that the ‘goat-pox vaccine’ is "100 percent effective" and almost 1.5 crore …

Lumpy skin disease: Maharashtra on alert, takes steps to curb virus. Read here
2 years, 6 months ago

Lumpy skin disease: Maharashtra on alert, takes steps to curb virus. Read here

Live Mint  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday directed Animal Husbandry department officials to remain alert and take necessary steps to curb the spread of lumpy skin disease among cattle. The lumpy skin disease has been reported in several districts of the state prompting the cabinet to discuss the issue today. The Maharashtra government had last week declared the whole state …

Lumpy skin disease: Indigenous vaccine ready to control virus, says PM Modi
2 years, 6 months ago

Lumpy skin disease: Indigenous vaccine ready to control virus, says PM Modi

Live Mint  

As the Lumpy skin disease continues its killing spree with more than 57000 livestock dead across Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday informed about the development of an indigenous vaccine for the virus. Lumpy Skin Disease is a contagious viral disease that affects cattle and causes fever, skin nodules, and death. …

Lumpy skin disease infecting cattle in Jharkhand
2 years, 6 months ago

Lumpy skin disease infecting cattle in Jharkhand

The Hindu  

After African swine fever which killed over 1,000 pigs in Jharkhand, rising cases of lumpy skin disease have been infecting cattle in the eastern State, raising concern of the Animal Husbandry Department. Lumpy skin disease is a contagious viral disease that spreads among cattle through mosquitoes, flies, lice, and wasps by direct contact, and also through contaminated food and water. …

Isolation ward, 24x7 helpline: How Delhi is tacking lumpy skin disease
2 years, 6 months ago

Isolation ward, 24x7 helpline: How Delhi is tacking lumpy skin disease

India Today  

A total of 173 cases of lumpy skin disease have been reported in Delhi. As per official estimates, lumpy skin disease is spreading rapidly in the cattle of all the neighbouring states of Delhi, like Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Uttarakhand, and Himachal Pradesh. Those cattle who get infected by the lumpy skin disease have shown symptoms like high fever, …

Lumpy skin disease in 173 Delhi cows: Minister
2 years, 6 months ago

Lumpy skin disease in 173 Delhi cows: Minister

Hindustan Times  

Delhi government is taking measures to control the spread of lumpy virus as at least 173 cattle have been found infected with the disease in south and south west parts of the capital, general administration minister Gopal Rai said on Saturday. Delhi government is taking measures to control the spread of lumpy virus as at least 173 cattle have been …

Lumpy skin disease: 173 cases found among cattle in Delhi: Gopal Rai
2 years, 6 months ago

Lumpy skin disease: 173 cases found among cattle in Delhi: Gopal Rai

Live Mint  

Delhi Development Minister Gopal Rai said that at least 173 cases of Lumpy skin disease have been found among cattle in the national capital, mostly in south and west districts. An isolation ward is being set up in Rewla Khanpur in southwest Delhi for abandoned cattle suffering from lumpy skin disease, Rai said. Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and …

Lumpy skin disease: 2,171 cattle found infected in MP; transportation banned
2 years, 6 months ago

Lumpy skin disease: 2,171 cattle found infected in MP; transportation banned

Live Mint  

Over 2,100 cattle were found infected with the Lumpy skin disease across 10 districts of Madhya Pradesh, prompting the administration to ban the transportation of bovine animals in the affected parts of the state. Officials said that the major symptoms of this infectious viral disease affecting cattle, are fever, nasal and lacrimal discharge, ulcers in the eye, swollen lymph nodes …

2,171 cattle found infected with Lumpy skin disease in Madhya Pradesh; transportation of bovine animals banned
2 years, 6 months ago

2,171 cattle found infected with Lumpy skin disease in Madhya Pradesh; transportation of bovine animals banned

The Hindu  

More than 2,100 cattle were found infected with the Lumpy skin disease across 10 districts of Madhya Pradesh, prompting the administration to ban the transportation of bovine animals in the affected parts of the State. Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, during a meeting held on Friday to review the situation arising out of the spread of the disease, directed the …

Lumpy virus havoc in Rajasthan: CM Ashok Gehlot's Jodhpur among 7 districts with nil vaccination
2 years, 6 months ago

Lumpy virus havoc in Rajasthan: CM Ashok Gehlot's Jodhpur among 7 districts with nil vaccination

India Today  

Even as lumpy skin disease has wreaked havoc in Rajasthan, vaccination of bovines is yet to commence in seven districts of Rajasthan. According to official figures of animal husbandry department, more than 10.61 lakh bovines have been infected by skin disease. According to official figures from the animal husbandry department, till September8, Thursday, 10,61,787 bovines have been infected in the …

Lumpy skin disease: Centre asks states to step up vaccination as 57,000 die
2 years, 6 months ago

Lumpy skin disease: Centre asks states to step up vaccination as 57,000 die

Live Mint  

As the death toll of cattle from Lumpy Skin Disease reaches 57,000 the Indian Government has asked states to boost vaccination process in order to control the disease. "Lumpy skin disease has spread in 6-7 states, including Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh. Lumpy Skin Disease: Symptoms Lumpy skin disease is a contagious viral disease that affects cattle and …

Lumpy skin disease: Satish Poonia says Rajasthan govt not paying attention to vaccination of cows
2 years, 6 months ago

Lumpy skin disease: Satish Poonia says Rajasthan govt not paying attention to vaccination of cows

Firstpost  

Jaipur: Rajasthan BJP president Satish Poonia on Wednesday hit out at the Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot-led government over its handling of lumpy skin disease and claimed more than 10 lakh cows have succumbed to the viral infection in the state. Lumpy skin disease is caused by a virus of the capripox genus. According to an official report, 45,063 animals have …

What is Lumpy Skin Disease?
2 years, 6 months ago

What is Lumpy Skin Disease?

India Today  

The Lumpy Skin Disease, which has been linked to numerous animal deaths in seven states and one union territory, has raised serious concerns. Cattle are susceptible to the infectious viral disease known as a lumpy skin disease. Enlarged lymph nodes, lumpy skin, fever, and trouble moving are a few of the basic signs of the illness in cattle. TREATMENTS: On …

Lumpy virus infects two cows in MP's Indore; alert sounded, animal imports banned in city
2 years, 6 months ago

Lumpy virus infects two cows in MP's Indore; alert sounded, animal imports banned in city

India TV News  

Highlights 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 …

Lumpy virus infects 15,000, kills 115 cattle in UP
2 years, 6 months ago

Lumpy virus infects 15,000, kills 115 cattle in UP

India Today  

At least 15,000 cattle have been infected with the lumpy skin disease virus and 115 cattle deaths have been reported in Uttar Pradesh so far. India Today reached the ground where about 31 animals have died due to the lumpy virus in Saharanpur and the virus has reached 429 villages. Speaking to India Today, Dr Indramani, Director, State Animal Husbandry …

Process underway to ensure commercial availability of Lumpy Skin disease vaccine
2 years, 6 months ago

Process underway to ensure commercial availability of Lumpy Skin disease vaccine

The Hindu  

The process is now underway to ensure the commercial availability of India’s indigenous vaccine Lumpi-ProVac to protect livestock from Lumpy Skin disease, confirmed Dr. Yash Pal, Director, National Research Centre on Equines, on Tuesday, speaking to The Hindu. Lumpy skin disease is an infectious viral disease of cattle, which often occurs in epizootic form. The disease is characterized by the …

Rajasthan CM asks Centre to declare Lumpy Skin Disease as ‘national calamity’
2 years, 6 months ago

Rajasthan CM asks Centre to declare Lumpy Skin Disease as ‘national calamity’

Live Mint  

Even as reported cases of lumpy skin disease surges, the Rajasthan Chief Minister wrote to the Centre seeking that the infectious disease be designated as a ‘national calamity’. Lumpy Skin disease has now affected cattle in large numbers in several states of India including Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan. The Rajasthan CM also said the animals dead with lumpy skin disease …

How to curb the spread of lumpy disease in animals? Jammu admin issues advisory
2 years, 6 months ago

How to curb the spread of lumpy disease in animals? Jammu admin issues advisory

Live Mint  

Jammu district administration has issued a set of advisories to prevent the increasing cases of lumpy skin disease in animals. The district administration, under the supervision of Jammy Deputy Commissioner Avny Lavasa, has taken various measures to prevent and control the spread the lumpy skin disease in animals. Besides providing door-to-door treatment to infected dairy animals, the officials also organized …

Lumpy skin disease affects over 5,000 cattle in west UP
2 years, 6 months ago

Lumpy skin disease affects over 5,000 cattle in west UP

India TV News  

Highlights More than 5,000 cattle have been affected by the lumpy skin disease virus in west UP. Lumpy skin disease: More than 5,000 cattle have been affected by the lumpy skin disease virus while 30 have died due to this so far in eight districts of Uttar Pradesh including Meerut, Baghpat, Hapur, Bulandshahr, Shamli, Muzaffarnagar, Saharanpur, and Bijnor. "Teams have …

Lumpy skin disease to disrupt milk production in India in months ahead
2 years, 6 months ago

Lumpy skin disease to disrupt milk production in India in months ahead

India Today  

In Nagaur district of Rajasthan, five villages surrounding the region have seen more than 100 cows die in a day in each village. There are thousands of cows/oxen getting infected with the lumpy skin disease virus with the death rate of 40-50 per cent in reality, while other reports display numbers around 5-10 thousand and the death rate is 5-6 …

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