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After Covid, now a mammoth vaccination drive for lumpy skin disease

Cattle are being vaccinated swiftly as the disease breaks out of its initial holds of Rajasthan and Gujarat and starts infecting buffaloes too

Lumpy skin disease spreads to over 8 states/UTs; 7,300 animals dead

Over 7,300 cattle have died so far due to 'lumpy skin disease' in eight states including one union territory and vaccination drive has been stepped up to contain the infection, a senior government official said. Lumpy skin disease (LSD) is a contagious viral disease that affects cattle. It is transmitted by blood-feeding insects, such as certain species of flies and mosquitoes, or ticks. It causes fever, nodules on the skin and can also lead to death. LSD has recently spread in Asia following outbreaks in the Middle East and Europe. The disease emerged in Bangladesh in July 2019. According to the official, India too saw the first case of LSD in the same year, 2019, in eastern states especially West Bengal and Odisha. But this year, the disease has been reported in western and northern states as well as in Andaman Nicobar. "First, LSD was reported in Gujarat and it has spread to eight states/union territories now. Over 1.85 cattle have been affected so far and more than 7,300 cattle

Pets must be isolated from people infected with monkeypox, says WHO

People infected with monkeypox must isolate their pets, said a WHO official, after a report showed the first-ever case of human-to-dog transmission of the virus in France

Cheap but claiming lives: Banned Chinese manjha keeps killing edge

Lives hang by a thread as the so-called Chinese manjha spares neither man nor animal, flying high on kite fliers' competitive spirit and traders' pursuit of profit

World Elephant Day: History, Importance and Significance

World Elephant Day is celebrated across the world today. What are its history, importance, and significance globally? Read this article to know everything about World Elephant Day

World's oldest male giant panda dies at age 35 in Hong Kong

An An had high blood pressure, a common condition among geriatric pandas

Exotic inflation: Price no worry for Indian collectors to get status pets

The prices are no deterrent for those eager to be 'different' or seeking exotic pets as status symbols.

After PETA appeal, India eases norms for bringing back pets from Ukraine

The vaccination of the animal has to be within 12 months of travel, with the latest round not less than one month prior

1 millipede, 1,306 legs: World's leggiest animal discovered in Australia

There are likely thousands more species of the many-legged invertebrates awaiting discovery and formal scientific description

ForPaws: The app that uses facial recognition tech to help find lost pets

Recently launched by MARS Petcare, the world's leading pet food company, the app also leveraging technology to spread the message about how one can provide care for pets as a community

Govt plans to slap higher penalty for cruelty against animals

At present, perpetrators of such acts often get away unscathed as the penalty for the first time offender is just Rs 50 under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (PCA) Act, 1960

Making a case for goat farming

'The country is fortunate to have a rich diversity of goat breeds', says the author

Caricatures of a crisis

Book review of Green Humour for a Greying Planet

China's wandering elephants are now becoming international stars

Already famous at home, China's wandering elephants are now becoming international stars.

Animal spirit

Book review of The History of the World in 100 Animals

History and the horse

Book review of The Tale of the Horse: A History of India on Horseback

Delhi zoo sees animal deaths fall to 3-yr-low amid Covid, bird flu shutdown

The Delhi zoo recorded 125 animal deaths in 2020-21, the lowest in the last three years, officials said here

When animals can be poison

A notable feature of the emerging trend is the preponderance of infections transmitted to humans from animals

Withdraw or amend rules on confiscating animals during trial: SC to Centre

SC asked the Centre to either withdraw or amend rules notified in 2017 for confiscating animals of traders and transporters during the pendency of trial in cases

Tips on adopting a pet to keep yourself joyfully busy in the time of Covid

Animals make great companions, dispelling the loneliness and depression caused by the pandemic. But you must follow certain dos and don'ts if you plan to bring one home