The Animal Husbandry Department in Chhattisgarh's Surguja district is on the alert to prevent and treat animals from lumpy skin disease, an official communiqué said on Tuesday.
So far, 104 infected cattle have been discovered in the district, of which 101 are now healthy.
The Deputy Director of the Veterinary Department said that under the Udaipur development block, 39,783 animals were vaccinated in 2022–23. So far, 9,814 animals have been vaccinated this year.
He said the disease spreads through mosquito bite and coming into contact with infected animals. Vaccination is the only method of prevention.
Mobile veterinary units are operational in the district to treat sick cattle.