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Central, Arunachal teams intensify measures to curb FMD outbreak in Dibang Valley
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 16 Aug 2026, 05:18 PM
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Central and Arunachal Pradesh authorities have stepped up containment efforts after a foot‑and‑mouth disease outbreak was confirmed in Dibang Valley.
A foot‑and‑mouth disease (FMD) outbreak was confirmed in Dibang Valley district of Arunachal Pradesh, prompting a rapid response from both central and state authorities.
Teams from the Central Veterinary Services and the Arunachal Pradesh Department of Animal Husbandry were dispatched to the affected area. Their primary tasks include conducting field surveillance, identifying infected herds, and implementing quarantine protocols.
The response plan also involves the culling of infected livestock, vaccination of at‑risk animals, and strict movement controls to prevent further spread. Veterinary officials are coordinating with local farmers to ensure compliance and to provide necessary support.
Officials have urged farmers to report any suspicious symptoms promptly and to avoid moving animals between villages. The combined effort aims to contain the outbreak swiftly and protect the region’s livestock industry.
Teams from the Central Veterinary Services and the Arunachal Pradesh Department of Animal Husbandry were dispatched to the affected area. Their primary tasks include conducting field surveillance, identifying infected herds, and implementing quarantine protocols.
The response plan also involves the culling of infected livestock, vaccination of at‑risk animals, and strict movement controls to prevent further spread. Veterinary officials are coordinating with local farmers to ensure compliance and to provide necessary support.
Officials have urged farmers to report any suspicious symptoms promptly and to avoid moving animals between villages. The combined effort aims to contain the outbreak swiftly and protect the region’s livestock industry.