Punjab Government has allowed inter-state cattle movement and organizing of cattle fairs in the State, but with riders — only vaccinated cattle would be allowed in such activities. The traders or the farmers should also carry the vaccination certificate for the same with them.
The decision was taken by the Group of Ministers (GoM) — comprising Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema, Agriculture Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal and Animal Husbandry Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar — on Tuesday after closely gauging the ongoing relief work to control the Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) in the state.
During the review meeting of LSD prevention relief works, the GoM was apprised by the Animal Husbandry Department that no fresh cases of Lumpy Skin disease were reported in the state in the near past. Taking note, it was decided that the ban on cattle fairs and interstate cattle movement could be revoked following a few measures.
“After reviewing the prevailing situation, the GoM gave approval to hold cattle fairs and interstate cattle movement on the condition that the cattle involved in such activities should be vaccinated and the traders or the farmers should carry the vaccination certificate for the same with them,” said the spokesperson.
Spokespersons said that the GoM further asked the Animal Husbandry Department to issue fresh guidelines regarding lumpy skin disease besides issuing separate safety guidelines for interstate cattle movement and organizing cattle fairs in the State.
The Ministers also asked the Department to depute veterinary doctors at cattle fairs besides keeping a vigil eye on these activities so that an immediate action shall be initiated if any fresh case of LSD is reported.