Nagaland officially declared lumpy skin disease positive state

Nagaland officially declared lumpy skin disease positive state

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Category : State Published on: July 29 2023

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Nagaland has been officially declared as lumpy skin disease positive state with the disease being detected in four districts of the state.
The announcement has been made as per the Prevention and Control of Contagious and Contagious Diseases in Animals Act, 2009.
The advisories and guidelines issued by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying will be followed to deal with the situation.
Lumpy dermatitis is a pox viral disease affecting cattle, which causes significant morbidity.
Although mortality is generally low, the disease can cause economic losses due to factors such as reduced milk production, abortion, infertility, and skin damage.
It is classified as a Notable Disease by the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) due to its rapid spread and significant economic losses.

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