Awareness camp on foot & mouth disease held at Udhampur
UDHAMPUR, JUNE 10:An awareness camp under Foot & Mouth Disease-Control Programme (FMD-CP) was held by Animal Husbandry Department here at Village Lower Hartaryan.
A large number of local farmers/people from adjoining villages participated in the Camp learnt about the disease and its control measures.
The camp was held under the supervision of Chief Animal Husbandry Officer, Dr. Raj Kumar Gupta
The CAHO made the farmers aware about the FMD disease in Cattle & Buffaloes. He informed the farmers that the disease is highly contagious & causes heavy losses to farmers in productivity every year if not vaccinated timely. He said that the department of Animal Husbandry has launched FMD-CP programme to control the disease, ensuring that the 100% Livestock Population (Cattle/Buffalo) is covered. He advised the farmers to get their animal vaccinated in time to avoid any future occurrence of disease. The vaccination in the district is being carried out by the Paravets/Veterinarian at field centre in a meticulous manner.
Later, a large number of animals were vaccinated at the Camp.
Among others, Livestock Development Officer, Udhampur & Veterinary Assistant Surgeon, Jib besides Sarpanches, Panches and prominent citizen were attended the camp.
