Rajasthan: Union minister assures help to fight Lumpy skin disease

JAIPUR: Union animal husbandry minister Parshottam Rupala said the central and state governments are making serious joint efforts to prevent the spread of lumpy skin disease in cattle and will soon be able to control it.
Describing the efforts being made by the state government to prevent the disease as satisfactory, he assured all possible help from the centre. Rupala was reviewing the status of lumpy skin disease in the state and the preventive measures along with the state government ministers and departmental officers here on Saturday.
The union minister said that efforts are being made with full capacity to prevent the spread of this virus-borne disease. He said that the animals which have become infected should be separated from healthy animals and vaccination of healthy animals should be done as soon as possible. Dedicated isolation centres should also be set up to prevent infection and it is easy to provide medical and care. He said that the goat pox vaccine is completely effective to prevent this disease. A dose of 3 ml to cows in the most affected area and 1 ml to animals in the least affected and unaffected area would be sufficient.
Rupala assured to give priority funding along with ensuring the availability of vaccines and medicines. He said that the state government should start using SDRF with immediate effect and where permission is required from the central government, the proposal should be sent soon.
Animal Husbandry Minister Lalchand Kataria informed that the availability of medicines has been ensured in the affected area and medical teams are reaching the spot and treating the cows.
A campaign has been initiated to maintain cleanliness and manage gaushalas. Disposal of dead animals will also be done scientifically. He said, public representatives, voluntary organizations, Bhamashah and common people are also coming forward and giving full cooperation.
Gopalan minister Pramod Jain Bhaya gave information about the efforts being made for protection and promotion of cows in the state. He also urged the central government to provide grants.
Gau Seva Aayog chairman Mevaram Jain urged the Centre to compensate for the loss by providing financial support to affected cattle rearers and grants to Gaushalas.