Rawalpindi: No official cases of Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) have been reported across the region so far, but the livestock department remains fully equipped with vaccine stocks and operational protocols to handle any potential outbreak immediately.
Department of Livestock and Dairy Development Focal Person, Dr. Mad-e-ha Tariq elaborted that under the standard medical protocol, once a suspected case is confirmed by an official veterinary doctor, mobile veterinary dispensaries are dispatched to the location to secure diagnostic samples, followed by an immediate ring-vaccination drive covering a 400-animal radius around the affected site to halt transmission.
In a conversation with reporter here on Thursday, Dr. Mad-e-ha Tariq emphasized that public awareness campaigns continue throughout the year to educate livestock owners on bio-security and emergency management.
She advised farmers/ cattle owners to strictly isolate sick animals from the rest of the herd if any symptoms emerge, adding that the department actively utilizes farmer gatherings (Kisan Baithaks), radio shows, and print media to disseminate preventive guidelines.