IndiaLumpy 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 DeskPublished 9 Sept 2026Updated 12 Sept 20262 min read
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.
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GS-IIILivestock health and rural economyPrelims: HighMains: Medium
Why this matters
The animal-husbandry department reports 3,461 active cases and is urging states to maintain vaccination, movement control and vector management.
Key facts
- Lumpy Skin Disease primarily affects cattle and is spread largely by blood-feeding vectors.
Key terms
- Lumpy Skin Disease
- vaccination
- livestock
- vector control
Arguments, challenges and policy responses
- Veterinary public health and rural livelihood resilience
India’s context
Disease control protects dairy output, farm incomes and livestock assets.
Practice question
Why is livestock disease surveillance an important component of agricultural and rural policy?
Revision summary
- Lumpy Skin Disease primarily affects cattle and is spread largely by blood-feeding vectors.
- Veterinary public health and rural livelihood resilience
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