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Agriculture
Jammu DM Prohibits Unauthorised Inter‑District Transport of Bovine Animals
✍️ Kashmir Life
🗓 15 Nov 2026, 01:32 AM
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The District Magistrate of Jammu has issued an order banning the movement of bovine animals across districts without prior permission, aiming to tighten control over livestock transport.
The District Magistrate (DM) of Jammu has issued an official directive that bars the inter‑district movement of bovine animals unless explicit permission is obtained from the authorities. The order, announced through the district administration, applies to all forms of transport involving cows, buffaloes and other bovine livestock.
According to the DM, the measure is intended to regulate livestock movement and ensure that any transport complies with existing veterinary and animal‑welfare guidelines. Transporters are required to seek prior clearance from the district office before moving bovine animals across district boundaries.
The administration has warned that any violation of the directive may attract legal action under relevant state regulations. Officials have been instructed to monitor transport routes and enforce the new rule rigorously.
The decision follows concerns raised by local veterinary officials about the unchecked movement of livestock, which can facilitate the spread of diseases and create logistical challenges. The DM’s order is effective immediately, and transporters are advised to contact the district office for the necessary permits.
Stakeholders in the livestock trade have been urged to cooperate with the authorities to ensure smooth implementation of the ban while safeguarding animal health and farmer interests.
According to the DM, the measure is intended to regulate livestock movement and ensure that any transport complies with existing veterinary and animal‑welfare guidelines. Transporters are required to seek prior clearance from the district office before moving bovine animals across district boundaries.
The administration has warned that any violation of the directive may attract legal action under relevant state regulations. Officials have been instructed to monitor transport routes and enforce the new rule rigorously.
The decision follows concerns raised by local veterinary officials about the unchecked movement of livestock, which can facilitate the spread of diseases and create logistical challenges. The DM’s order is effective immediately, and transporters are advised to contact the district office for the necessary permits.
Stakeholders in the livestock trade have been urged to cooperate with the authorities to ensure smooth implementation of the ban while safeguarding animal health and farmer interests.