Dairy Farming Boosts Lakhimpur Kheri Farmers' Income with Government Aid

• Farmers in Lakhimpur Kheri, Uttar Pradesh, are turning to dairy farming and animal husbandry to double their income, supported by government subsidies.
• Despite high profits, animal care is challenging; diseases like Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) pose significant risks, especially in winter and rainy seasons.
• Symptoms of FMD include high fever, mouth blisters, excessive drooling, and lameness, requiring immediate veterinary attention.
• The Kheri district administration has launched a 45-day free FMD vaccination campaign across its 15 blocks, targeting 6.98 lakh animals.
• Three teams per development block are conducting door-to-door vaccinations to eradicate FMD by March 10.

Why It Matters: Dairy farming is thriving in Lakhimpur Kheri due to government subsidies and a free FMD vaccination drive.