PLDDD to vaccinate 22.02 million animals till September

Punjab Livestock and Dairy Development Department (PLDDD) has set a target of vaccinating 22.02 million cows, buffaloes, sheep and goat till September 30, under the "Flood Plan 2014" to avoid spread of epidemics during this season. The department has started supplying vaccinations through cold chain system to save these animals and birds from different diseases.
This was informed at a meeting held here on Wednesday under the chairmanship of Secretary Livestock Punjab Nasim Sadiq. Director General (Extension) Dr Muhammad Nawaz Saeed, Director Veterinary Research Institute Dr Rasheed Ahmad, Director Animal Diseases Reporting and Surveillance and in charge provincial flood cell Dr Khaliq Shafi and others also attended the meeting. The meeting reviewed the monsoon rain situation and possible threat of flood and steps for vaccination of animals to save animals from epidemic spread and availability of medicines.