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Lumpy Skin Disease Detected in Akola District: Prohibitory Orders Enforced

Lumpy Skin Disease Detected in Akola District: Prohibitory Orders Enforced

Time of India28-07-2025
Akola: Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD), a contagious viral disease affecting cattle, has been officially confirmed in several villages of Akola district, including Nandkhed, Bhikunakhed, and Gajipur.
The report was submitted by the office of the joint commissioner (animal husbandry disease investigation), Pune. In response, these villages have been declared 'controlled zones', and prohibitory orders have been issued to restrict movement and related activities.
As per the directive issued by district collector Ajit Kumbhar, areas within a 10km radius of each infection site have been categorized into infected and surveillance zones.
Strict preventive measures have been put in place to contain the spread.
Movement of bovine animals like cows and buffaloes in and out of these controlled areas has been strictly prohibited. This restriction also extends to fodder, animal hides, and by-products that may have come into contact with infected animals.
Cattle markets, races, fairs, and exhibitions have been banned in these areas until further notice.
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Local self-government bodies have been instructed to undertake immediate disinfection and insect control measures, including cleaning and spraying.
In the event of an animal's death due to LSD, scientific disposal under veterinary supervision is mandatory. Healthy animals should be isolated to prevent further transmission, and antibiotics should be administered as needed.
Furthermore, officials have directed that goat pox vaccinations be administered to all cattle and buffaloes within a 5-km radius of the infected villages as a preventive step.
Authorities have urged farmers and livestock owners to cooperate fully with veterinary officers and adhere strictly to the restrictions for the safety of their animals and the broadercommunity.
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