Instructions for LSD and General Guidelines for the Movement of Animals During Disease Outbreaks
The large-scale movement of livestock significantly increases the risk of spreading Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) and other vector-borne diseases such as Congo Fever. Therefore, comprehensive preventive measures should be adopted by livestock authorities, local governments, transport departments, district administrations, police, cattle market management companies, livestock farmers, traders, and transporters to minimize disease transmission. These are the instructions for LSD and other Disease Outbreaks with regard to animal movement by the Livestock Department Punjab.
Guidelines for Cattle Markets
No animal should be allowed to enter cattle markets without a valid Lumpy Skin Disease vaccination certificate.
Special arrangements should be made for tick spray, fly spray, mosquito control and lime application throughout the market premises. The availability of Lumpy Skin Disease vaccine and emergency veterinary treatment camps should be ensured in cattle markets.
Each market should establish a quarantine camp for sick or suspected animals, while the concerned veterinary officer should be kept informed about any suspected disease cases.
ڈاکٹر طاہرہ کمال نے لمپی سکن ڈیزیز کا وائرس آئسولیٹ کر لیا
عید قربانی پر لمپی سکن بیماری سے گھبرانے کی ضرورت نہیں، انسانوں کو خطرہ نہیں، ڈاکٹر عامر نذیر
Instructions for LSD for Animal Transportation
No animal should be loaded onto a truck or other transport vehicle without a valid Lumpy Skin Disease vaccination certificate.
Transport vehicles should be thoroughly disinfected and sprayed before loading animals. Sick or suspected animals should never be transported. In case any suspicious animal is identified during transportation, the concerned veterinary officer should be informed immediately.
Transport companies, truck owners and transport associations should also be made aware of these preventive measures and instructed to ensure compliance.
Instructions for LSD for District Administration
Veterinary camps should be established at designated animal sale points to provide health services and disease surveillance.
Animals should only be sold at officially designated sale points, and unauthorized animal markets should be discouraged. Sale points should preferably be established away from densely populated urban areas.
Each sale point should have a quarantine facility along with the presence of qualified veterinary and para-veterinary staff.
Animals should not be allowed to enter district limits without a valid Lumpy Skin Disease vaccination certificate.
Regular spraying against mosquitoes, ticks and flies should be carried out at all animal sale points.
District administrations should establish animal health check posts at district entry and exit points before periods of heavy animal movement to monitor livestock movement and vaccination status.
Proper arrangements should also be made for the disposal of animal waste and remains to reduce environmental contamination and disease spread.
Awareness campaigns should be conducted to educate livestock farmers, transporters and traders about the prevention of Lumpy Skin Disease and Congo Fever.
Instructions for LSD for Police and Highway Authorities
Police and highway authorities should ensure that animals are not transported without valid vaccination certificates.
They should assist livestock authorities in establishing check posts and provide necessary security for veterinary staff working at these locations.
Highway and motorway authorities should cooperate in monitoring animal transportation at toll plazas and major transportation routes.
Guidelines for Livestock Departments
Livestock staff posted at cattle markets should ensure regular spraying against disease vectors.
Information banners regarding free veterinary services, disease prevention measures and animal pregnancy testing should be displayed at all cattle markets.
Mobile veterinary dispensaries equipped with loudspeakers should provide treatment services and conduct public awareness campaigns in nearby communities.
Each mobile veterinary unit should be adequately staffed to respond to emergencies.
Livestock authorities should ensure the continuous supply of sprays, pesticides and other disease control materials.
Strategic inter-provincial and inter-district animal health check posts should be established during periods of extensive livestock movement. Each check post should have trained veterinary staff and properly equipped vehicles.
Disease Surveillance and Diagnostic Facilities
Diagnostic laboratories should remain fully functional with laboratory staff available for disease testing whenever required.
Regular disease surveillance reports should be prepared regarding the health status of animals in cattle markets to facilitate early detection and rapid response to disease outbreaks.
Responsibility for Vector Control in Cattle Markets
Spraying against mosquitoes, ticks and flies in cattle markets should be carried out regularly. The responsibility for vector control should be clearly assigned to the relevant cattle market management authorities to ensure effective implementation of disease prevention measures.
Conclusion on Instructions for LSD
Effective control of Lumpy Skin Disease requires coordinated efforts among livestock departments, district administrations, transport authorities, police, cattle market management companies, veterinarians, livestock farmers and traders. Strict implementation of vaccination requirements, quarantine measures, disease surveillance, vector control and public awareness can significantly reduce the risk of disease transmission during large-scale animal movement.
