(a) whether the Government is planning to propose any programme to control disease among livestock; and
(b) if so, the details thereof?
(a) whether the Government is planning to propose any programme to control disease among livestock; and
(b) if so, the details thereof?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
(DR SANJEEV KUMAR BALYAN )
(a) Yes, Sir
(b) The National Animal Disease Control Programme for Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) and Brucellosis has been approved by the Cabinet on 31.05.2019 as a new Central Sector Scheme for a total outlay of Rs.13,343.00 crore for five years (2019-24) An amount of Rs2683.00 crore is proposed for the Financial Year 2019-20. It is has the following components:
Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) control programme: The programme envisages 100% vaccination coverage of cattle, buffaloes, sheep, goats and pigs at six months interval in the entire country. Further, animals will be identified using unique animal identification ear tags. The programme also includes de-worming of targeted population of livestock twice a year as one of its activities.
Brucellosis control programme: The programme envisages 100% vaccination coverage of female cattle and buffalo calves (4-8 months of age) once in a life time.
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