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The Hindu
a day ago
- Health
- The Hindu
Vaccination against FMD for cattle in Vellore, Ranipet districts begins
A vaccination drive against the Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) for cattle in Vellore and Ranipet districts was launched on Wednesday. Officials of the Department of Animal Husbandry, which executes the drive, said that the vaccine is administered to the cattle twice a year, free of cost. Cattle, including milch cows, buffalo, bulls, goats, sheep, and pigs, will be vaccinated. 'Generally, the vaccination against the disease is done in September and February every year, depending on its availability. In Vellore, the three-week drive up to July 22 will cover around 1.85 lakh cattle,' Dr. G. Anbuvan, Assistant Director (AD), Department of Animal Husbandry (Vellore), told The Hindu. Executed under the Centrally sponsored National Animal Disease Control Programme (NADCP), the vaccine helps to boost the immunity of the animals and thereby prevent loss of income for dairy farmers. The drive was launched by Collectors V.R. Subbulaxmi and J.U. Chandrakala in Vellore and Ranipet districts, respectively. In Ranipet, around 1.90 lakh cattle will be vaccinated till July 31. Among these districts, Tiruvannamalai has the highest number of 7.44 lakh cattle that will be covered under the programme this season, followed by Vellore (1.85 lakh cattle), Ranipet (1.90 lakh cattle) and Tirupattur (1.15 lakh cattle). Veterinarians said that high fever, boils in the mouth and feet, loss of weight, and swelling in the mouth are some of the symptoms of the disease, which spreads through airborne transmission. The infection spreads during cold weather and monsoon especially between November and December every year in these districts.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Ensure empathy guides your work, Prez tells researchers
1 2 Lucknow: Highlighting the impact of a consumption-driven society on humans, animals, and environment as was evident during Covid-19 pandemic, President Droupadi Murmu called upon doctors and researchers to allow compassion and empathy to guide their work, especially in their service to animals. Awarding 24 medals and degrees to 576 graduates at the 11th convocation ceremony of the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI) in Bareilly on Monday, the President recalled her own connection with nature and spoke about the bond between humans and animals. "This relationship is much like that of a family. While we now live in a modern, tech-driven world, in earlier times animals were our tools and companions. Farmers could not progress without them. Animals were once considered our wealth, and life without them was unimaginable," she said, adding that Indian culture believes that the divine is present in all living beings. Expressing concern over the decreasing visibility of domestic animals in rural areas, Murmu added that such animals have historically supported agriculture, but as one embraced technology, essential soil partners like earthworms started vanishing, leading to barren land. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo She said that restoring soil fertility would require collective efforts from farmers, scientists, veterinarians, and citizens. The President referred to the decline in vulture populations, stating how it was partly due to chemical drugs used in veterinary treatments. A ban on such drugs would be a commendable step towards vulture conservation, she highlighted that many other species were either extinct or on the verge of extinction and called for biodiversity conservation for ecological balance. "Institutions like IVRI should lead by example in enhancing biodiversity. The institute has achieved numerous milestones in its 135-year journey, from research contributions of scientists, patents, designs, and copyrights held by the institute. It is a matter of pride that IVRI developed several vaccines under the National Animal Disease Control Programme," she said. The President urged officials to organise Animal Health Melas to promote grassroots-level animal care and suggested that veterinary camps in villages could play a vital role in strengthening public health. Congratulating the medal winners and degree recipients, the President expressed delight at the strong presence of female awardees, calling it an encouraging sign of women's growing role in veterinary science. She spoke about how women traditionally cared for cows and other animals within households, noting that this deep-rooted connection makes their participation in the veterinary field especially meaningful. Appreciating the role of the Animal Science Incubator at IVRI in promoting entrepreneurship and start-ups in veterinary science, Murmu encouraged students to set up ventures that would not only generate employment but also contribute to the national economy, calling upon the alumni to guide such initiatives. Stressing the importance of the concept of 'One Health', which views human, animal, plant, and environmental health as interconnected, Murmu urged everyone to follow this principle and to actively work towards animal welfare. As a premier veterinary institute, she said, IVRI could play a significant role in the control and prevention of genetic diseases. The President pointed out that technology has the potential to revolutionise veterinary medicine and care. "Institutions like IVRI should use cutting-edge technologies to develop affordable and indigenous solutions for diagnosing animal diseases and improving nutrition. Efforts should also be made to identify alternatives to harmful drugs that have adverse effects not only on animals but also on humans and the environment," the President said.
New Indian Express
3 days ago
- Health
- New Indian Express
COVID-19 exposed harm of consumption-driven culture to humans, animals, environment: President Murmu
LUCKNOW: Emphasising that the COVID-19 pandemic had exposed the harmful impact of a consumption-driven culture on humans, animals, and the environment, President Droupadi Murmu stressed the need to organize Animal Health Melas to promote grassroots-level animal care and suggested holding veterinary camps in villages. While addressing the 11th Convocation of the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI) in Bareilly on Monday, the President expressed concern over the decreasing visibility of domestic animals in rural areas and emphasised the need to protect and promote livestock wealth as a national responsibility. She said such activities could play a vital role in strengthening public health. 'These animals have historically supported agriculture. While we have embraced technology, essential soil partners like earthworms are vanishing, leading to barren lands. Restoring soil fertility requires collective efforts from farmers, scientists, veterinarians, and citizens,' she said. The President urged the graduating veterinary doctors to let compassion and empathy guide their work as doctors and researchers, especially in their service to voiceless animals. During the ceremony, the President conferred degrees and medals to meritorious students. Reflecting on the deep bond between humans and animals, she said the relationship was much like that of a family. 'While we now live in a modern, tech-driven world, in earlier times, animals were our tools and companions. Farmers could not progress without them. Animals were once considered our wealth, life without them was unimaginable,' she said, adding that the Indian ethos perceived the presence of the divine in all living beings. She stated that IVRI, established in 1889, has achieved numerous milestones in its 135-year journey and lauded the research contributions of scientists, along with the patents, designs, and copyrights held by the institute. The President emphasised that the adage 'Prevention is better than cure' applies equally to animal health. Vaccination, she said, plays a vital role in disease prevention, and it is a matter of pride that IVRI has developed several vaccines under the National Animal Disease Control Programme.
The Hindu
26-06-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Camps in Erode to vaccinate 3.05 lakh cattle against foot-and-mouth disease to be held from July 2 to 31
Special camps to vaccinate 3,05,200 cattle against foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) will be held across Erode district from July 2 to 31. A release said farmers' additional income largely depends on livestock, and FMD remains a challenge. The disease commonly affects the legs and mouths of cows and buffaloes, causing reduced milk yield, infertility, lower draught power, and increased mortality in calves — leading to economic losses. Under the National Animal Disease Control Programme, the seventh round of FMD vaccination will be carried out by the Department of Animal Husbandry to protect livestock. The free vaccination drive for cattle and buffaloes will cover all hamlets, revenue villages, town panchayats, municipalities, and corporations. A total of 114 teams have been formed for the drive, and 3,38,200 vaccine doses have been procured and stored safely in a cold room at the Animal Disease Investigation Unit. Livestock owners are urged to make use of the special camps to vaccinate their animals and protect them from the disease, the release added.
The Hindu
02-05-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Cattle vaccination campaign begins
A free vaccination campaign for cattle against foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) was launched in the district on Friday (May 2, 2025) as part of the National Animal Disease Control Programme. District panchayat president Manoj Moothedan inaugurated the campaign at Thrikkakara Municipality. Municipal chairperson Radhamani Pillai presided. The sixth phase of the Statewide intensive vaccination campaign is being conducted from May 2 to 23. 'Cattle farmers should ensure their cattle are vaccinated during this period,' said project coordinator Biju J. Chembarathi. 'It is estimated that Kerala has 13.42 lakh cows and 1.01 lakh buffaloes. The campaign aims to cover 1,18,090 cattle in 18 days in the district,' said Ernakulam district animal husbandry officer G. Sajikumar.
