Lumpy Skin Disease is under control, but India is tightening cattle surveillance and vaccination
The animal-husbandry department reports 3,461 active cases and is urging states to maintain vaccination, movement control and vector management.
THE INDIQA Research Desk9 Sept 20262 minAgriculture & Rural India
60-Second Summary
The animal-husbandry department reports 3,461 active cases and is urging states to maintain vaccination, movement control and vector management.
UPSC Relevance
PrelimsHigh
MainsGS-III · Medium
SubjectAgriculture & Rural India, Health & Social Issues
TopicLivestock health and rural economy
Importance★★★★☆
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The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying says the Lumpy Skin Disease situation is currently under control, with 3,461 active cases reported mainly among young, unvaccinated or vulnerable cattle. States and Union territories have been asked to maintain vaccination, ring vaccination, isolation, movement controls, vector management and transparent reporting.
The disease matters economically because cattle health affects milk production, farm incomes and rural livelihoods. It also illustrates the importance of veterinary surveillance and coordinated animal-health systems in a country with a very large livestock population.
Prelims Lens
Prelims Lens
Lumpy Skin Disease primarily affects cattle and is spread largely by blood-feeding vectors.
Mains Lens
Mains Lens
Central issue: The animal-husbandry department reports 3,461 active cases and is urging states to maintain vaccination, movement control and vector management.
Dimensions: Agriculture & Rural India · Health & Social Issues
Veterinary public health and rural livelihood resilience
India angle: Disease control protects dairy output, farm incomes and livestock assets.
Possible UPSC-style questionWhy is livestock disease surveillance an important component of agricultural and rural policy?
