Punjab Achieves 99.56% Vaccination of Cattle Against FMD

The Punjab Animal Husbandry Department has announced a major milestone in its ongoing fight against foot and mouth disease (FMD). Over 57.84 lakh cattle have been vaccinated, achieving a 99.56% coverage rate across the state's livestock.

Gurmeet Singh Khuddian, Minister of Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development and Fisheries, stated that this free-of-cost vaccination was crucial to sustaining animal welfare and supporting farmers. The initiative involved 900 veterinary teams, ensuring that livestock farmers could easily access the service.

FMD poses a significant threat to livestock, mainly due to its capacity to cause decreased milk production, leading to substantial economic losses. This large-scale vaccination effort marks a major advancement in disease prevention and control, aiming to secure the livelihoods of livestock-dependent communities.

(With inputs from agencies.)