Punjab launches massive foot-and-mouth disease vaccination drive for livestock
Ferozepur, October 15, 2025: Massive foot-and-mouth disease vaccination drive for livestock in the district has been lauched by Animal Husbandry department under the able leadership of Cabinet Minister for Animal Husbandry, Fisheries, and Dairy Development, Gurmeet Singh Khudian, and guidance from Principal Secretary Rahul Bhandari and Director of Animal Husbandry, Dr. Parmdeep Singh Walia, the Ferozepur Deputy Director of Animal Husbandry, Dr. Gurvinder Singh,
The campaign began at the Shri Bal Gopal Gau Seva Society Gaushala, where Dr Usha Mekhri, Veterinary Officer at the Civil Veterinary Hospital, vaccinated approximately 80 cows. Dr. Gurvinder Singh stated that the campaign will continue from October 15 to November 28, 2025.
The Ferozepur Animal Husbandry Department has formed special vaccination teams to conduct door-to-door immunization. Livestock owners are urged to actively participate and ensure every animal is vaccinated during this campaign.