Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Aug 26: District Development Council (DDC) Jammu Chairman, Bharat Bhushan Bodhi has asked the people especially the cattle owners not to panic due to the ‘Lumpy Skin Disease’ (LSD) that has afflicted the cattle across the nation. He said that the Administrative machinery is already on toes to address the situation on a war footing basis.
The DDC Chairman was speaking during an awareness camp on the LSD, organized by Animal Husbandry Department, at Maira Mandrian Block, here today. The camp was conducted by Livestock Development Officer, Akhnoor, Dr Rakesh Koul. DDC Member Suresh Sharma, ADDC Jammu, Ramesh Kumar and Chief Animal Husbandry Officer Jammu, Dr Altaf Sayeed, Tehsildar, Block Development Officer, PRI members and around 200 livestock holders also participated in the camp.
Bharat Bhushan in his address said that the Lt Governor Manoj Sinha has already issued instructions for constituting Task Forces for two provinces of J&K and the men and machinery is on the job. However, the people also need to follow certain precautions including segregation of afflicted cattle from others at least to stop the spreading of this disease any further.
He said the Administration has ensured adequate availability of vaccines for the cattle and the people must come forward to get their cattle vaccinated. He said that the best way to overcome this challenge is to accomplish 100 per cent vaccination of cattle at the earliest. He also advised the cattle owners to avoid movement of cattle till the challenge of this viral disease is overcome.
During the camp, Chief Animal Husbandry Officer provided valuable suggestions to the people to be followed to tackle this deadly disease among the cattle. He apprised the people of the toll free numbers and helpline set up by the department for 24×7 assistance to the farming community.
Rotary Club Jammu was represented by Chakshu Kapoor. The camp was also attended by the specially constituted Task Force, who also told the public about the do’s and dont’s of the disease.
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