2 weeks ago
Central, Arunachal teams intensify measures to contain FMD outbreak
Some animals, like cattle, Mithuns, pigs and goats, in a place called Dibang Valley got very sick with a disease called Foot and Mouth Disease, which gives them sores in their mouths and on their feet.
Special doctor teams, called Rapid Response Teams, came to help the sick animals.
A big team of experts from the central government also arrived to see how the disease was spreading.
They visited many villages and farms, gave medicines to sick animals, and collected samples to study in a laboratory.
They even checked the animals at a camp of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police.
The experts talked to farmers and village leaders about keeping the disease from spreading.
The teams will stay in the district until all the animals are better, and more helpers can be sent if needed.
The doctors protect animals with a vaccine given twice a year, and they asked farmers to report sick animals quickly and follow cleanliness rules.
This helps keep both the animals and the farmers' livelihoods safe.
Joint central and state teams are working to contain a Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak affecting livestock in Arunachal Pradesh's Dibang Valley.
A Rapid Response Team from Itanagar arrived in Anini on August 8, and a central team led by Joint Commissioner Dr V K Teotia arrived on August 13.
Field assessments on August 14-15 covered Acheso, Angrim Valley, Aropo up to Chegu Camp, Mipi Circle, Maro, 9 Kilo, and Matu Camp, including the ITBP camp at Acheso.
Teams treated infected animals, distributed medicines, collected diagnostic samples from Mithuns, pigs and goats, and conducted post-mortem examinations.
Authorities stressed that biannual FMD vaccination is the primary line of defence and urged owners to cooperate with vaccination drives and follow biosecurity measures.
- Who
- Central and Arunachal Pradesh government teams, including a central team led by Joint Commissioner Dr V K Teotia, Rapid Response Teams, the district administration, and local leaders like Anini MLA Mopi Mihu.
- What
- A joint operation to contain an outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) affecting livestock, through treatment, surveillance, vaccination promotion, and sample collection.
- Where
- Dibang Valley district, Arunachal Pradesh, covering Anini, Acheso, Angrim Valley, Mipi Circle, Maro, 9 Kilo, Matu Camp, and an ITBP camp at Acheso.
- When
- Mid-August: Rapid Response Teams arrived on August 8, the central team on August 13, field assessments took place on August 14-15, and the report is dated August 16.
- Why
- To control the FMD outbreak, protect the livelihoods of farmers and Mithun owners, and prevent the disease from spreading further.
Key facts
- Outbreak
- Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD)
- Affected area
- Dibang Valley, Arunachal Pradesh
- Affected animals
- Mithuns, pigs, goats and other livestock
- Central team leader
- Joint Commissioner Dr V K Teotia
- RRT arrival from Itanagar
- August 8
- Central team arrival
- August 13
- Field assessments
- August 14-15
- FMD vaccination
- Administered biannually





