Infections are seen in animals that have not been vaccinated
Lumpy skin disease, which spread like an epidemic in Jhapa two years ago, has recently become widespread again. Lumpy skin infection has spread throughout the district and 6,039 animals have been infected. So far, 54 animals have died due to this disease in Jhapa alone.
According to the Veterinary Hospital and Animal Services Expert Center, Jhapa, the highest number of infections have been seen in Mechinagar and Bahardashi in the district, while the condition of infection in Damak is weak compared to other municipalities.
Animal Services Expert Center Jhapa Head of Office Sheetal Bhattarai says that although lumpy skin has not spread in the district like an epidemic like before, the infection is increasing. According to him, along with the increase in lumpy skin infections, vaccination has also been promoted with priority.
'Until now, 72,500 vaccines have been made available for Jhapa. In which we have administered 31 thousand 618 vaccines in coordination with the municipality,'' she said. We have prioritized the vaccination of healthy animals that have not been infected. There is enough vaccine in the district.
A technician preparing to apply the vaccine. Photo Courtesy: Veterinary Hospital Jhapa
Two years ago in June-July of 2079/80 i.e. during this period lumpy skin disease took the form of an epidemic in Jhapa. At that time, lumpy skin infection was observed in more than 35,100 cattle and 4,685 animals died.
Then in 2080/81, this disease was not seen as much. Currently, the statistics show that the infection rate of lumpy skin is gradually increasing. Animal health officials say that most of the unvaccinated cattle are affected by this disease. "Previously, infection is seen in cattle that have not been vaccinated, newborns, brought from outside. It has not been seen in animals that have been vaccinated," says Bhattarai, head of Veterinary Hospital and Animal Services Expert Center, Jhapa.
