SAGALEE, 10 Aug: Around 50 mithuns were vaccinated during a foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccination programme organised by the Veterinary Department on Monday at Deb village in Sagalee circle of Papum Pare district, in collaboration with KT Foundation.

The initiative aimed at strengthening livestock health and preventing the spread of FMD among mithuns in the area.

Speaking on the occasion, District Veterinary Officer (DVO) Dr Takio Taram Tarh appreciated the KT Foundation for taking the initiative, and assured the foundation's chairman RK Taj of the department's full cooperation, particularly in terms of supply of medicines and vaccines.

The DVO also urged mithun owners to extend their cooperation to the Veterinary Department during vaccination drives and ensure that their animals are duly vaccinated.

He emphasised that active participation of livestock owners is essential to achieve the goal of making the region FMD-free by 2030.

The programme was part of ongoing efforts to strengthen animal disease prevention and promote healthier livestock practices in the district. (DIPRO)