Chitwan Vaccinates 70,000 Livestock Against Foot-and-Mouth Disease
Summary
Chitwan has vaccinated 70,000 livestock to prevent foot-and-mouth disease, urging quarantine for new animals and biosecurity measures on farms.
Key Points
- 70,000 livestock in Chitwan have been vaccinated against foot-and-mouth disease.
- The district has around 100,000 cattle and buffaloes with a disease risk primarily in cattle, buffaloes, and pigs.
- Farmers sometimes vaccinate their own livestock, with additional vaccinations provided by municipal animal service offices.
- Authorities recommend quarantining new animals for 21 days and implementing biosecurity measures to prevent disease spread.
