(a) whether lakhs of sheeps/goats have died due to water borne diseases every year in
rainy season in various States of the country, particularly in Rajasthan;
(b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise;
(c) whether any research work has been initiated by the Indian Veterinary Research
Institute in this regard;
(d) if so, the details thereof; and
(e) the steps taken to identify and check these fatal diseases?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (DR. AKHILESH PRASAD SINGH)
(a ): No, Sir.
(b): Question does not arise.
(c)to(e): Parasitic diseases mainly gastrointestinal parasites are the major water
borne diseases in the country. Indian Veterinary Research Institute and other
specialized Institutes of ICAR namely Central Institute for Research in Goats, Makhdoom,
Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute, Avikanagar are carrying out research in
this direction on helmenthic/gastrointestinal parasites through network programmes
including one in the state of Rajasthan. A software named FROGIN has been developed
from Rajasthan unit for forecasting the intensity of gastrointestinal nematodes.