The disease, transmitted by blood-feeding insects such as flies and mosquitoes, manifests through fever and skin nodules in cattle and can lead to death, especially in animals previously unexposed to the virus.
Addressing the media, Rai said the Delhi government has deployed two mobile veterinary clinics and set up 11 rapid response teams to collect samples. Four teams have been formed to create awareness about the infection, he added. 📰 Lumpy Skin Disease in Delhi: Total 173 Lumpy Virus Cases Detected in Cattle in National Capital, Says Minister Gopal Rai.
He said there should not be any kind of misconception related to this disease among the public. For this, the DCs and animal husbandry department should provide appropriate information to the people, he said. He said that carcasses of animals should not be left in the open in any circumstances. Lumpy Skin Disease: Ensure 100% Cattle Vaccinated in 7 Days, Haryana Chief Secretary Sanjeev Kaushal Tells Officials.
Lumpy skin disease: The state government is working with utmost seriousness and sensitivity to control the spread of lumpy disease in animals, a statement said.