Centre reviews Lumpy Skin Disease situation in Delhi, stresses vaccination of stray cattle
On 13 September 2026, Animal Husbandry Commissioner Dr. Naveena B. Maheswarappa of the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) reviewed the Lumpy Skin Disease situation in Delhi with the Delhi government.
Summary
The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) reviewed the Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) situation in the National Capital Territory of Delhi, focusing on vaccination coverage, surveillance, treatment and disease control. Animal Husbandry Commissioner Dr. Naveena B. Maheswarappa called for sustained vaccination, active surveillance and close coordination with the Municipal Corporation of Delhi and gaushalas, especially for vaccinating stray cattle and improving biosecurity. The DAHD said LSD in Delhi is sporadic and under control, with low severity, good recovery and no reported deaths.
Key facts
- Review
- 13 Sep 2026 — DAHD with Delhi Animal Husbandry authorities
- Led by
- Animal Husbandry Commissioner Dr. Naveena B. Maheswarappa
- Status
- Sporadic, under control; low severity; no mortality reported
- Focus
- Vaccination (incl. stray cattle), surveillance, biosecurity; coordination with MCD, gaushalas
Practice MCQs 1 questions
The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying reviewed the situation of which cattle disease in Delhi on 13 September 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Lumpy Skin Disease
DAHD reviewed the Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) situation in Delhi, which it said was sporadic and under control.