Surat Deploys 12 Veterinary Teams After Floods To Prevent Animal Disease Outbreak
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The Surat District Panchayat has launched a special animal health campaign after recent heavy rain and storm-related flooding increased the risk of disease outbreaks among livestock. The Animal Husbandry Department has deployed 12 veterinary teams to provide treatment, vaccination, and preventive care in the worst-affected areas.
Olpad, Mandvi, Mangrol Among Worst-Hit Areas
The campaign is focused on Olpad, Mandvi, Aretha, and Mangrol, where flooding has affected a large number of livestock owners. Veterinary teams are conducting village-level visits to examine animals, provide treatment, and monitor the spread of infectious diseases.
Vaccination Against Hemorrhagic Septicemia
The department has started free vaccination against Hemorrhagic Septicemia (HS), a serious bacterial disease that often spreads during and after the monsoon season.
Officials said the vaccination drive is aimed at reducing the risk of post-flood infections among cattle and buffaloes.
Deworming Medicines Being Distributed
Veterinary teams are also distributing deworming medicines to livestock owners to help maintain animal health, improve immunity, and support recovery after the floods.
The department has urged farmers to ensure that all eligible animals receive the medicines during the ongoing campaign.
Safe Disposal of Dead Animals
To prevent the spread of disease, the administration is assisting with the scientific disposal of dead animals in flood-affected areas.
Officials said proper disposal is necessary to reduce the risk of infection among both animals and humans.
Survey Underway for Compensation
The Animal Husbandry Department has begun a ground survey of livestock deaths caused by the floods.
The survey will be used to prepare official records for government compensation and rehabilitation assistance under applicable rules.
Department Appeals to Livestock Owners
The department has appealed to livestock owners to cooperate with veterinary teams, get their animals vaccinated on time, and collect deworming medicines to reduce the risk of disease outbreaks after the floods.
