House Panel Questions Government Data on Lumpy Disease in Cattle

20 Dec 2023

Context: Parliamentary Standing Committee on Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Food Processing questions Union  Governments data on cattle affected and died due to Lumpy Disease.

Addressing Lumpy Disease: Urgent Measures Needed

  • As per Union Animal Husbandry Ministry’s data :  1,85,841 cattle died, while 32,73,762 infected and 30,30,747 recovered.
  • Data integrity: The panel recommended for the  proper compilation of data on the spread of infection and mortality of cattle from LSD to prevent under reporting of cases, 
  • A national framework for compensation: Affected owners of livestock should be provided with compensation on the lines  of the State governments of Maharashtra and Karnataka. 
  • A policy for disposal:  Government should frame a national policy for ‘recovery and carriage process’ for the disposal of carcasses and make it seamless through  an app or helpline.
  • lumpy diseaseVaccine for Lumpy Disease: The panel desired for obtaining  speedy regulatory approvals for commercial production of ‘Lumpi-ProVacInd’ vaccine.

About Lumpy Disease

  • It is a Viral disease caused by Poxvirus, transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito or tick.
  • It was first identified in an outbreak in Zambia in 1929.  
  • It can spread through saliva and nasal secretions
  • It is not a Zoonotic disease,meaning it cannot affect humans.
  • Treatment: It has no direct antiviral treatment, instead, the infected animals receive supportive care, which involves use of antibiotics.

Effect on cattle

  • Reduced milk production
  • Male sterility
  • Pregnancy loss
  • Weight loss

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News Source: The Hindu

 

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