Arunachal Pradesh
Cattle immunization underway at Seijosa in Arunachal Pradesh

A total of 1500 livestock were immunized against various diseases during a cattle immunization programme held at Seijosa in Pakke Kessang district of Arunachal Pradesh.

The Pakke Tiger Reserve authority in collaboration with the Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) conducted the immunization programme with technical support from the Lakhimpur College of Veterinary Science.

The cattle immunization programme began on March 19 and concluded on Sunday.

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People residing in the fringe villages of the Pakke Tiger Reserve got their livestock vaccinated against diseases like rabbies, haemorrhagic septicemia, black quarter and swine fever.

The livestock included cow, goat, pigs and dogs.

Forest officials said that the immunization of the livestock will go a long way in reducing their mortality by protecting them from various deadly diseases.