In many states like Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh, the havoc of the lumpy virus is being seen. Thousands of cows have died due to this virus. In the midst of all this, news of relief has come for the cattle farmers of Madhya Pradesh. 14 lakh cowpox vaccines have been given to the state by the central government to protect the animals from lumpy skin disease.
Indore, Bhopal, Gwalior and Ujjain have been made the main focal points of the state so that the maximum number of animals can be vaccinated in less time. Along with this, training is being given to the veterinarians of the respective districts through video conferencing for vaccination, so that the cows can be protected on a war footing.
In many states of the country, Lumpy virus skin disease has caused a lot of damage to livestock. It is an infectious disease that spreads through direct contact with mosquitoes, flies, wasps, etc. Till now the exact treatment to control this disease was not known. However, now that the indigenous vaccine is ready, it is expected to eliminate the lumpy disease.
Source: Krashak Jagat
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