Jind: With cases of Lumpy Skin Disease increasing day by day, stray cattle on roads has emerged as a fresh challenge for health and civic authorities in Jind district. Notably, officials and the state government have been claiming that the state will be free of stray cattle soon, but in Jind district, it seems such announcements are only on paper.
After the outbreak of the disease, fairs, exhibitions and sale purchase of cattle has been suspended, but there has been no decrease in the number of stray cattle roaming in the streets of the district. Jatin Khurana, a native of Jind district, told TOI that recently, a cow was seen roaming in a street near their locality.
“Nodules were seen on her body, following which we contacted district authorities. When no one cared about the animal, I contacted a friend with a medical background who suggested some medicines. The animal was given medicines by us, but officials completely ignored the matter," he said.
On the other hand, Nagar Parishad chairperson Anuradha said they have allotted a tender to catch stray animals along with the help of animal husbandry and dairying department. “The animal husbandry and dairying department officials will confirm if the animal has LSD,” she added.
It is pertinent to mention that LSD is a contagious viral disease that affects cattle. The disease is said to be transmitted via blood-feeding insects, such as certain species of flies or ticks.
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