In view of the reports of foot and mouth disease (FMD) in various areas of Kashmir, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences & Technology of Kashmir (SUKAST-K) has issued an advisory to the livestock farmers.
According to a statement, SKUAST-K’s Directorate ofExtension has asked the farmers to vaccinate all cattle, buffalo, sheep andgoats at four months of age and booster vaccination at every 5-6 monthintervals.
“Restrict or stop all animal movement to prevent entry orspread of the disease. Keep newly purchased animals under quarantine for 2weeks before introducing them into herd,” read the advisory.
Spray 4% Sodium bicarbonate (NaHCo3) solution or spreadlime/ bleaching powder around the farm premises daily for 10 days to preventits spread, it said.
It has also advised for not sending animals for grazing atcommon place or for ploughing and not using common source of water for drinkingpurpose. Separation of sick animals from rest of the herd.