Protecting Livestock from Rainy Season Diseases: Deputy Director's Advisory

Strategic Insights -

Livestock farmers in Multan are being advised by Deputy Director Livestock Dr. Jamshaid Akhtar to take precautions to prevent diseases in their animals during the rainy season. He emphasized the importance of maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in animal shelters, providing nutritious feed, and ensuring access to clean drinking water. Dr. Akhtar also cautioned against grazing in waterlogged areas and emphasized the need for timely vaccinations and deworming to prevent seasonal diseases.

Key Takeaways:

  • Deputy Director Livestock Dr. Jamshaid Akhtar advised livestock farmers to keep their animals in clean and dry shelters to prevent diseases during the rainy season.
  • Farmers should provide clean drinking water and nutritious feed, including essential minerals, to boost the immunity of animals.
  • Animal barns and sheds should be regularly disinfected to maintain hygiene and prevent the spread of parasites.
  • Feeding areas should be elevated and protected from rainwater to avoid contamination.
  • Farmers should avoid letting their animals graze in waterlogged or marshy areas to prevent infections and digestive issues.
  • The livestock department has activated its field teams to assist farmers across South Punjab, and a 24/7 helpline (08000-92111) has been made available for immediate guidance and reporting of any emergency.
  • Farmers can visit the department's official website at www.livestock.punjab.gov.pk for further information and support.
  • Regular vaccinations and deworming are essential to prevent seasonal diseases such as hemorrhagic septicemia and foot-and-mouth disease.

Statistics:

  • No specific statistics are mentioned in the advisory.

Sources:

  • Deputy Director Livestock Dr. Jamshaid Akhtar's advisory to livestock farmers in Multan.
  • Livestock department's official website at www.livestock.punjab.gov.pk
  • 24/7 Helpline (08000-92111) for emergency guidance and reporting
  • Field teams activated by the livestock department to assist farmers across South Punjab.