On Tuesday, the monthly vaccination against Peste des Petitits began ruminants (PPR) for more than 4.5 lakh goats and sheep of veterinary teams to start tits in Vellore, Ranipet, Tirupattur and Tiruvannamei.
In its order, the Vrsubbulaxmi Collector said that the aim of the vaccination unit was to prevent any outbreak of the disease due to the predominant extreme heat in the district.
As part of the Health and Disease Control System (LHDCP) 2025-26, the Ministry of Animals, Dairy and Fishing will only be covered by around 1.4 LakH goats and sheep in the vellore within the drive. “The second phase of the drive will focus on the newborn because they are not resistant to the virus. The goats and sheep that are four months and higher are eligible for the vaccine that is performed every year. The drive will be completed on May 28,” G. Anbuvan, Auxiliary Director (AD), Animal Department (Vellore).
According to the standards under the National Plan of Digital Equipment Mission, vaccinated animals will be equipped with ear marks with vaccination with details of vaccination. The collector urged the milk farmers to participate in the drive. Between the districts, Tiruvannamalai has the highest number of more than 1.5 lakh goats, followed by a ranch (1.5 lakh) and Vellore (1.3 lakh). As part of the ride, the recipient’s medical teams will visit the animals in shelters every day. Each team includes a doctor, livestock inspector and prisoner.
Officials stated that PPR diseases were caused by a highly virulent strain of viruses transmitted by urine, tears and fertilizer infected animals. The affected sheep develops lesions on the mouth, tongue and gums. Goats will have watery eyes, nose and mouth along with sneezing and cough. Animals will also be susceptible to respiratory problems, a high body temperature. This will lead to low productivity.
Published – April 30, 2025 12:44 PM
