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An action plan was developed focusing on coordination, communication, monitoring and surveillance.
“We’ve made significant progress in tackling four critical diseases: FMD, Peste des Petits Ruminants, Brucellosis, and Classical Swine Fever under the National Control Programme,” Upadhyaya said.
The government “plans to establish FMD-free zones in eight states, where advanced vaccination efforts are underway”, she said.
This strategic move is expected to pave the way for expanded export opportunities for Indian animal products, enhancing the country’s global market presence, she added.
The three-day workshop resulted in a prioritized list of the top 20 animal infectious diseases, based on factors including severity, transmissibility, and national importance.
An action plan was developed focusing on coordination, communication, monitoring and surveillance, prevention and control, therapeutics, and socio-economic and contingency planning.
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