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Hindustan Times
an hour ago
- Hindustan Times
Restrictions imposed to prevent spread of lumpy skin disease among cattle
Pune: To check growing outbreak of lumpy skin disease (LSD) among cattle in Pune district, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) on Friday declared strict restrictions for the city. The disease, which affects bovine animals (excluding buffaloes), has been spreading across nine talukas in the district, said officials. Karad, India - Sept. 6, 2022: A cow suffering from lumpy skin disease at Wagheri Village in Karad, India, on Tuesday, September 6, 2022. Many animals have got the lumpy skin disease in the village and two cows have died. (HT PHOTO) Suspected samples tested by the Regional Disease Investigation Laboratory in Aundh, Pune, have confirmed positive cases of contagious viral infection LSD. Jitendra Dudi, district collector and chairman of District Disaster Management Authority, has declared the district a 'controlled area' under the Prevention and Control of Infectious and Contagious Diseases in Animals Act, 2009. PMC circular issued on Friday urges cattle owners, dairy farmers, NGOs and animal traders within the city limits to strictly follow the guidelines under the 2009 Animal Disease Control Act. As per the orders, sale, purchase, or participation of cattle (excluding buffaloes) in markets, races, fairs, or exhibitions will only be permitted if the animals are vaccinated with the Goat Pox vaccine at least 28 days in advance, and are accompanied by a valid vaccination certificate and health report from a certified veterinarian. Movement of infected or exposed animals, fodder, hides, or related materials has been prohibited. Dudi has ordered ring vaccination within a 5-kilometre radius of infection zones, deployment of additional veterinary staff where manpower is lacking, and strict implementation of barn sanitation, biosecurity protocols, and disinfection. He also appealed to cattle owners to immediately report suspected cases and seek treatment via the toll-free number 1962. 'LSD can be effectively contained with prompt treatment of infected animals, rigorous biosecurity, and 100% vaccination in affected areas. We have learned from past experiences that strict adherence to these measures prevents the disease from spreading further,' he said. Dr Nina Borade, health chief, PMC, said, 'As per a central government advisory, local bodies, including municipal corporations, councils, and gram panchayats, are implementing insect control programmes to curb the spread of disease through biting insects. Veterinary officials are closely monitoring the situation, and all necessary steps are being taken to contain the disease.' Dr Ankush Parihar, deputy commissioner of animal husbandry, Pune said the cattle population in the district is 8.46 lakh. In the ongoing 2025-26 vaccination drive, 5.80 lakh doses of the Goat Pox vaccine have been distributed and 5.70 lakh animals have been vaccinated. Additional doses are being procured to cover the remaining and newly affected areas. The district has reported 906 LSD cases in cattle till July 22, with 591 animals recovering after treatment and 15 deaths. Currently, 300 animals are under medical care, with the number steadily increasing. The worst-hit talukas include Shirur, Ambegaon, and Junnar. (With agency inputs)


Time of India
8 hours ago
- Time of India
PMC mandates vaccination to control spread of LSD
Pune: The civic body on Friday issued an order mandating goat pox vaccination for bovines, except buffaloes, in view of a spurt in lumpy skin diseases (LSD) among animals in the districts. This is based on the earlier order issued by the district administration mandating implementation of comprehensive preventive measures, including vector control programmes as per the guidelines of the central govt. District collector Jitendra Dudi's order declared nine talukas as "controlled zones". According to the PMC order, bovines, excluding buffaloes, must be vaccinated with goat pox vaccine at least 28 days before being moved from within or outside the controlled zones. A valid vaccination certificate is a must before such a movement. You Can Also Check: Pune AQI | Weather in Pune | Bank Holidays in Pune | Public Holidays in Pune LSD primarily affects cattle and is transmitted through mosquitoes and ticks. The disease leads to severe economic losses due to reduced milk production, skin lesions, and in some cases, death. The rise in cases of LSD first began from Shirur, Ambegaon, Junnar, and Purandar tehsils. The order further restricts organisation of fairs, races, exhibitions, or any event involving bovine animals without proper health documentation. Movement of live or dead infected animals, including their hides, carcasses, fodder, or any materials in contact with them, from controlled zones is prohibited. In areas where laboratory tests confirmed LSD cases, immediate ring vaccination of all uninfected cattle within a 5km radius must be initiated.


Time of India
16 hours ago
- Time of India
Med Device makers back India-UK FTA but imply close watch on Trade Flows
New Delhi: The formal announcement of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the UK has brought big cheers for the domestic industry and the country medical device makers applaud the trade pact, that commits smoother market entry and duty free access to Indian exports. According to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the 'Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement' (CETA) brings 'Zero-duty' access to 99 per cent of the exports from India, covering nearly 100 per cent of the trade value. However, Rajiv Nath, Forum Coordinator, AiMeD noted that, Previously, medical devices imported into the UK were duty-free, so tariff restrictions were not an issue. For domestic device makers we sought recognition of Indian CDSCO regulatory approval or QCIs voluntary Indian Certification to fast-track regulatory approval address non-tariff measures faced by Indian exporters, Nath added. As the finer details of the FTA are still under review, industry experts and other stakeholders have yet to comment on the non-tariff (import duty) trade aspects of the agreement. Currently, India remains heavily reliant on imports to meet its medical device needs, a pattern that is also evident in the current trade dynamics between the two countries. India's medical device exports to the UK stood at ₹1,015 crore in 2024, while imports were more than double, reaching ₹2,295 crore — a sharp 36 percent rise from ₹1,682 crore in the previous year, according to AiMeD. While India has a strong presence in low-risk, high-volume medical devices, the country remains heavily import-dependent for advanced technologies such as MRI machines and CT scanners, etc. Presently India's top exports to UK includes contact lens , diagnostic reagents, surgical instruments and PPE kits, whereas imports features Oxygen therapy equipment like ventilators, X-Ray equipment, Diagnostic testing reagents and IVD analysis instruments. A major factor contributing to India's import reliance in the medical device sector is the limited domestic manufacturing capability for high-end, technology-intensive equipment. Commenting on the development, Pavan Choudary, Chairman, of MNC representative body MTaI said, under the agreement import duties on MedTech products will be reduced from approximately 15 per cent to around 3 per cent, significantly lowering costs and improving access to advanced medical technologies,' 'This partnership also opens doors for technology transfers, joint ventures, and skilling - which is a key ingredient for building a resilient healthcare ecosystem for both the countries," Choudary added. Fearing potential trade rerouting via third countries, AiMeD has emphasized the need for strict monitoring and verification of Rules of Origin to prevent misuse of the FTA. 'While we welcome UK made medical products into India we emphasized the need for strict monitoring and verification of Rules of Origin to prevent the misuse of the FTA by possibility of routing third-country products through the UK as purportedly UK-made goods,' Nath stated. Notably, following the conclusion of negotiations in May, Choudary also noted that, 'Every FTA, including this one, must require clear disclosure of the actual manufacturing site for all imported products, in line with India's CDSCO regulations, which mandate separate registration of both the legal and actual manufacturers.' The disclosure of the actual manufacturing site is a key provision of interest to industry experts, seen as a crucial measure to prevent trans-shipment from undisclosed locations exercised by companies to bypass regulatory scrutiny.