FMD Vaccination Drive in Ghaziabad from Jan 22: Protect Your Livestock!

• A free Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccination campaign for milch animals will commence in Ghaziabad from January 22 to March 8.
• FMD is a serious viral disease affecting cows and buffaloes, causing blisters, weakness, and significant milk production drop, potentially leading to death.
• Chief Veterinary Officer Dr. S.P. Pandey emphasized that vaccination is the only effective prevention as there is no direct cure for viral diseases.
• Departmental teams will visit villages to vaccinate animals at the farmers' doorstep, eliminating the need for farmers to transport their livestock.
• The FMD vaccine needs to be administered twice a year, with each dose providing six months of protection, ensuring year-round safety for animals.

Why It Matters: Ghaziabad launches a free FMD vaccination drive from January 22 to protect livestock and prevent economic losses.