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267 Mithuns Die in Foot‑and‑Mouth Outbreak in Arunachal’s Dibang Valley
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 21 Sep 2026, 06:16 PM
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A foot‑and‑mouth disease outbreak in Dibang Valley, Arunachal Pradesh, has claimed the lives of 267 mithuns, according to local authorities.
A sudden outbreak of foot‑and‑mouth disease has killed 267 mithuns in Dibang Valley, Arunachal Pradesh, officials said on Tuesday.
The disease, which spreads rapidly among cloven‑hooved animals, is known to cause fever, blisters and loss of appetite.
Local veterinary authorities have isolated the affected herd and are conducting tests on nearby livestock to prevent further spread.
The government has urged farmers to report any signs of illness and to maintain strict bio‑security measures.
No human cases have been reported, and the authorities are monitoring the situation closely.
The disease, which spreads rapidly among cloven‑hooved animals, is known to cause fever, blisters and loss of appetite.
Local veterinary authorities have isolated the affected herd and are conducting tests on nearby livestock to prevent further spread.
The government has urged farmers to report any signs of illness and to maintain strict bio‑security measures.
No human cases have been reported, and the authorities are monitoring the situation closely.