Lumpy Skin disease grips Punjab; govt shuts cattle markets
Chandigarh, August 8: Amid the spread of Lumpy skin disease, the Department of Rural Development and Panchayats of the Punjab Government has issued orders to keep all cattle markets closed until further notice.
According to the data provided by officials on Saturday, over 400 cattle have died and around 20,000 have been infected with LSD within a month, with cows being the primary victims.
According to sources, the authorities have issued a notice to all Deputy Commissioners, District Development and Panchayat Officers cum District Cattle Fair Officers of the state.
The letter directed the department that samples of infected cattle from concerned areas should be collected and sent for examination. Additionally, in accordance with the Government of India's instructions, it has been suggested that appropriate measures be taken to restrict the movement of animals in order to avoid the spread of this disease.
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As per the information provided by the officials, Chandigarh, Muktsar, Moga, Jalandhar, Bathinda Faridkot and Barnala are among the most adversely affected areas.
The Lumpy Skin disease is caused by a virus within the Capripox genus. It quickly spreads through carriers such as flies, ticks, or mosquitos and affects cattle, like cows and buffaloes.
The common symptoms of the disease are fever, runny nose, watery eyes, reduced milk yield, hearing deficiency, salivation, and soft bumpy nodules that grow all over the body.
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