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7th Round of Foot & Mouth Disease Vaccination Begins in Tirunelveli District

In a major step to protect livestock and support the rural economy, the Tirunelveli District Administration officially launched the 7th Round of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) Vaccination on June 27, 2025. This campaign is part of the National Animal Disease Control Programme (NADCP), aimed at eliminating FMD across India by ensuring universal livestock immunization.

The drive is being carried out in coordination with the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, veterinary teams, and local panchayats across the region.

🐮 What Is Foot and Mouth Disease?

Foot and Mouth Disease is a highly contagious viral disease affecting cloven-hoofed animals such as cattle, buffaloes, goats, and pigs. It spreads rapidly and can cause severe economic loss through reduced milk yield, weight loss, and trade restrictions.

The symptoms include:

• Fever

• Blisters in the mouth and feet

• Excessive salivation

• Lameness in animals

Vaccination is the only effective method of control and prevention.

📍 Vaccination in Tirunelveli – What's Happening?

According to the official press release (P.R.No.389) on June 27, veterinary teams across Tirunelveli have been mobilized to administer FMD vaccines to all eligible livestock.

Key Highlights:

• Multiple free veterinary camps have been set up across villages and panchayats.

• Livestock farmers are being educated on the importance of routine immunization.

• Health cards are being issued and updated for every vaccinated animal.

• Monitoring teams are deployed to ensure 100% area coverage.

🌱 Why This Is Important for Tirunelveli

Tirunelveli is home to thousands of livestock-rearing families who depend on dairy and cattle farming for livelihood. FMD outbreaks can devastate small-scale farmers.

This vaccination drive ensures:

• Healthier cattle herds

• Increased milk productivity

• Prevention of animal deaths

• Higher income for rural farmers

• Protection of public health

🧑‍🌾 Government’s Message to Farmers

District veterinary officials urge all farmers to bring their cattle to the nearest camp and ensure full participation. Farmers are also advised to:

• Maintain proper hygiene for animals

• Avoid introducing unvaccinated animals into their herd

• Keep health records updated

📷 Visuals and Field Reports

Local officials and veterinarians were seen actively engaging with the public, with several camps seeing large turnouts. Awareness banners, posters, and mobile announcements were used to inform even remote villages.

This is not just a vaccination drive—it is a massive rural health campaign strengthening the bond between farmers and state support systems.

📌 Conclusion

The 7th Round of FMD Vaccination in Tirunelveli marks a significant step in animal disease control and livestock development. With active farmer participation and strong government backing, the region is moving toward a disease-free livestock future—benefiting not only farmers but the economy and food security of Tamil Nadu as a whole.