(a) whether the Government are aware of spreading of Anthrax disease amongst the cattle in different parts of the country;
(b) if so, the number of cattle died due to the disease, State-wise; and
(c) the steps taken so far to prevent this disease?
(a) whether the Government are aware of spreading of Anthrax disease amongst the cattle in different parts of the country;
(b) if so, the number of cattle died due to the disease, State-wise; and
(c) the steps taken so far to prevent this disease?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV)
(a): Anthrax in cattle is reported sporadically in India in the endemic areas. The Government is fully aware of the presence of the disease in the livestock in the country.
(b): Total number of cattle died in the States due to Anthrax during 1998, 1999 and 2000 are 144, 172 and 163, respectively.
(c): In the wake of recent reported incidences of Anthrax in other countries, the State Governments have been requested to be more vigilant and to take necessary preventive measures for its control.