Shivamogga Deputy Commissioner R. Selvamani has appealed to farmers to have their cattle vaccinated against the spread of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD). He spoke at a meeting on the fourth round of the vaccination drive in Shivamogga on Tuesday.
As part of the National Animal Disease Control programme, a vaccination campaign would be conducted between September 26 and October 25 across the district. The Department of Veterinary and Animal Husbandry would administer vaccinations to all cattle. Vaccination once every six months is necessary to avoid the spread of the disease. “We should achieve 100% coverage during the drive. All officers should work towards achieving the goal. The farming community should cooperate with the department,” he said.
