Archive · 19 Sep 2026
Uttar Pradesh Deploys 606 Teams Against Lumpy Skin Disease
Uttar Pradesh is working to stop a disease that affects cattle and other livestock.
The government has sent 606 teams to 25 districts.
These teams check animals, provide treatment and organize vaccinations.
More than 16 lakh animals have been vaccinated so far.
Officials say 9,003 animals have been affected by the disease.
Sick animals are being separated from healthy ones to reduce spread.
Animal owners are being told to keep shelters clean and control mosquitoes and flies.
They should contact veterinary workers quickly if animals develop lumps, fever or skin problems.
The campaign also aims to protect animals and reduce owners’ financial losses.
Uttar Pradesh has deployed 606 teams across 25 districts to prevent and control lumpy skin disease.
The teams are conducting surveillance, treatment, vaccination, village visits and public-awareness efforts.
The state says 16,08,548 animals have been vaccinated so far.
A reported 9,003 animals have been affected by lumpy skin disease.
Authorities are urging isolation, cleanliness, vector control and prompt veterinary treatment for suspected cases.
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh’s Department of Animal Husbandry, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, along with 606 veterinary and surveillance teams.
- What
- A statewide campaign involving surveillance, vaccination, treatment, isolation, vector control and public awareness to control lumpy skin disease.
- When
- During the ongoing departmental prevention and control campaign; the report gives no specific date.
- Where
- Across 25 districts of Uttar Pradesh, including villages, veterinary hospitals and cow shelters.
- Why
- To prevent the disease from spreading, protect livestock and reduce economic losses for livestock owners.
- State
- Uttar Pradesh
- Teams deployed
- 606 teams
- Districts covered
- 25 districts
- Animals vaccinated
- 16,08,548 animals
- Reported affected animals
- 9,003 animals
- Key measures
- Surveillance, vaccination, treatment, isolation, vector control, disinfection and cleanliness