The Animal Husbandry Department on Tuesday started off immunisation of 3.73 lakh heads of cattle in the district against Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD).
District Collector S. Prabakar initiated the vaccination process at Kandampalayam village near Kanjikovil, in the presence of Regional Zonal Joint Director of Animal Husbandry Department P. Ravichandran, Deputy Director S.C. Chandrasekar and other senior officials.
The Department has formed 118 teams to carry out the vaccination till March 21. The information about the vaccination camps was being taken to farmers and cattle-rearers through different means. The Animal Husbandry Department has taken the support of Aavin, Forest Department and local bodies for sourcing the requisite manpower for the task.
Dr. Ravichandran said calves over four months and pregnant cows would also be covered. There will be no impact on milk yield or birth due to the vaccination, he explained.
Source : The Hindu
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