Centre steps up Lumpy Skin Disease control; expert team sent to UP
What happened
- DAHD advised States on vaccination of heifers and young cattle, ring vaccination, movement control and vector control for Lumpy Skin Disease [PIB].
- A Central Expert Team was sent to Uttar Pradesh in August 2026 [PIB].
Background
- LSD is a viral disease of cattle spread by vectors (flies, mosquitoes, ticks).
Why it matters
- Livestock health protects dairy incomes.
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How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2026-09-08): DAHD advised States on vaccination of heifers and young cattle, ring vaccination, movement control and vector control for Lumpy Skin Disease.
- Livestock health protects dairy incomes.
Quotable data pointA Central Expert Team was sent to Uttar Pradesh in August 2026.
PIB: DAHD: Lumpy Skin Disease control, 8 Sep 2026
Exam angle
UPPCS
GS6 (UP agriculture/livestock): a Central team was deputed to UP; UP has India's largest livestock population (20th Livestock Census, 2019).
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
Practice · UPPCS
Lumpy Skin Disease is caused by a
Answer (b) & explanation
Standard.
Practice · UPPCS
Central Expert Team on LSD was deputed to
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
Practice · UPPCS
Ring vaccination means
Answer (a) & explanation
Concept.
Official source: PIB: DAHD: Lumpy Skin Disease control, 8 Sep 2026
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