lumpy skin disease

India may consider dairy products’ import on tight supply amid stagnant milk output: Government

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India may consider dairy products’ import on tight supply amid stagnant milk output: Government

The country may look at importing dairy products if needed as there is a supply constraint for such items due to milk production remaining stagnant in the last fiscal, a top government official said on Wednesday. The government will intervene to import dairy products like butter and ghee, if required, after assessing the stock position … Read more

Maharashtra cattle affected by lumpy skin disease

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Maharashtra cattle affected by lumpy skin disease

“If infected livestock is found in a village, all animals within a radius of 5 km should be vaccinated immediately and cattle movement should be restricted,” Gutte said. (Representative image) Maharashtra is facing an outbreak of a debilitating virus among cattle that causes a condition called ‘lumpy skin disease’(LSD). At least 96,000 cattle have been … Read more