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Dibang Valley mithuns hit by Foot-and-Mouth Disease outbreak

Foot-and-Mouth Disease Mithun Dibang Valley Arunachal Pradesh livestock outbreak

The Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak in the Dibang Valley district of Arunachal Pradesh has affected 1,402 mithuns across 21 villages. Since the disease was first reported in late July, 267 animals have died, while 1,225 have received treatment.

Laboratory testing by the National Institute of Foot and Mouth Disease (NIFMD) in Odisha confirmed the outbreak is caused by FMD serotype ‘O’. In response, a four-member Rapid Response Team (RRT) and local veterinary personnel are conducting treatment, surveillance, and awareness activities.

District Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Officer Dr. Dammo Riba emphasized the importance of vaccination and urged livestock owners to cooperate with the department’s free routine vaccination drives. Officials have also requested that the public verify livestock mortality figures through official departmental records to prevent the spread of inaccurate information.

Entities

Arunachal Pradesh · Dammo Riba · Department of Animal Husbandry, Veterinary & Dairy Development · Dibang Valley · National Institute of Foot and Mouth Disease

Sources

Dibang Valley steps up FMD control, 1225 Mithuns treated [easternsentinel.in]
Arunachal’s Dibang Valley sees 267 mithun deaths as FMD spreads to 21 villages [assamtribune.com]
Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak Kills 267 Mithuns in Arunachal’s Dibang Valley [www.sentinelassam.com]
खोरतविरुद्ध खोप लगाइँदै [www.ratopati.com]
267 Mithuns die of FMD in Arunachal's Dibang Valley [articles.thelocalreport.in]