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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