The Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services (AH & VS), Nagaland, launched Phase VI of the Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) Vaccination Mission under the Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme (LHDCP) at the State Cattle Breeding Farm, Lerie, Kohima, on October 15, 2025.
In his address, the Director of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services, Dr. B. M. Sunep, highlighted the importance of timely vaccination and the participation of all stakeholders for the success of the mission, which will be carried out over two months from October 15 to December 15, 2025.
He also emphasized the economic impact of the disease on farmers and the need for its effective control and eradication by 2030, in line with the guidelines of the LHDCP, Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India. The mission aims to immunize about 60,000 cattle and other susceptible animals in the state against FMD, a highly contagious disease that poses a serious threat to livestock.
As part of the ongoing campaign, the department urged all livestock owners to avail the free vaccination services at designated vaccination centres or contact the nearest veterinary institutes. To mark the launch, Dr. B. M. Sunep administered the first vaccine, officially commencing Phase VI of the FMD Vaccination Mission in Nagaland.
