NADCP strengthens India’s fight against livestock diseases, delivers sharp decline in FMD and Brucellosis outbreaks

August 24, 2026 12:36 PM

NADCP strengthens India’s fight against livestock diseases, delivers sharp decline in FMD and Brucellosis outbreaks

India’s livestock health landscape has undergone a significant transformation since the launch of the National Animal Disease Control Programme (NADCP) in 2019, with sustained vaccination, disease surveillance, digital monitoring and strengthened veterinary services helping reduce the incidence of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) and Brucellosis across the country. Launched to control and eradicate the two major livestock diseases, NADCP has emerged as one of India’s largest animal health inter...

Gujarat leads Foot and Mouth Disease vaccination drive

March 16, 2026 5:07 PM

Gujarat leads Foot and Mouth Disease vaccination drive

The Government of Gujarat has launched an intensive statewide vaccination campaign to control the spread of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD), reinforcing its efforts to safeguard livestock health and protect farmers from potential economic losses. The drive, which began on March 1, will continue until April 15 and is being carried out under the National Animal Disease Control Programme (NADCP). Foot and Mouth Disease is a highly contagious viral infection that affects cloven-hoofed animals such a...