Control and Containment of Lumpy Skin Disease in Cattle – Department of Animal Husbandry, Govt. of U.P.

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Control and Containment of Lumpy Skin Disease in Cattle

Problem

• The entry and rapid eastward spread of the virus of Lumpy Skin Disease of cattle in the state.
• Morbidity and mortality in infected cattle and the consequent economic loss to farmers.
• The sheer size of the state, coupled with a large number of cattle and prevalent ignorance among farmers about the nature of the outbreak.
• The disjointed approach of government agencies involved and limited response time available for mobilization of teams.
• Para vets and MAITRI workers were demotivated and only partially trained.

Solution

• Preventive management through measures like spraying disinfectants and proper dead body disposal was done.
• Regular video-conferencing under the chairmanship of the Chief Secretary to monitor the work done. 
• Movement restrictions of animals at inter-state and inter-district boundaries were strictly enforced.
• Scientific inventory management of drugs and vaccines was done to optimize material flow to affected areas.
• Zoom App based training of Veterinarians, para vets, and other staff and establishment of 24×7 State Control & Command Centre 

Outcomes

• Only 32 out of 75 districts were affected and only 0.58% of the total cattle population was infected with a recovery rate of 99.5 percent.
• Economic loss of at least Rs. 660 Cr (indirect loss) and Rs. 25 Cr (direct loss) was avoided.
• Optimal utilization of limited resources and time was an important learning. 
• A system has evolved for managing inter-departmental coordination in cattle disease outbreaks. 
• Standardization of protocols and establishment of drills is a major takeaway benefit.

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For more information, please contact:
Dr Rajneesh Dube, Additional Chief Secretary at acsahdf22@gmail.com

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