DAHD Reviews Lumpy Skin Disease Situation in NCT Delhi; Emphasises Coordinated Vaccination and Disease-Control Measures

The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) reviewed the Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) situation in the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi on September 13, 2026. Chaired by Animal Husbandry Commissioner Dr. Naveena B. Maheswarappa, the review covered vaccination coverage, surveillance, treatment, and preventive measures. The LSD situation in Delhi was reported as sporadic and under control, with low severity, good recovery, and zero mortality among affected cattle, alongside roughly 584 active cases primarily among unvaccinated and vulnerable animals. Over 45,950 animals have been vaccinated in Delhi in 2026. The DAHD provided technical guidance on isolation, vector control, biosecurity, and movement control, while emphasizing coordination with the Municipal Corporation of Delhi and gaushalas.