Faisalabad: Department of Livestock deployed on Flood Relief Campus to deal with the flood emergency

Faisalabad (94 News City Reporter) On the instructions of Secretary Livestock and Dairy Development Department Punjab Ahmad Aziz Tarr, the staff of the Livestock Department has been deployed at flood relief camps in all districts to deal with the emergency situation of floods in Faisalabad Division as well as across Punjab and the flood relief camps are fully operational. Director Livestock Dr. Syed Nadeem Badr visited veterinary institutions, Flood Relief Camp and Lumpy Skin Dispensary and District Check Post in Chiniot district. These included Civil Veterinary Dispensary Kot Amir Shah, Flood Relief Camp Kot Amir Shah and Langar Makhdoom and adjacent flood affected villages. Necessary instructions were issued for timely vaccination, preventive measures and to deal with any flood emergency. Farmers expressed their satisfaction regarding vaccination and services. Attendance of staff, functioning of spray machines and availability of insecticides were checked at the LSD check post. The staff were instructed to be vigilant and ensure prevention of Lumpy Skin Disease in particular. They also instructed special measures to deal with flood emergency at the Flood Relief Camp. He clarified that first aid, all types of vaccines, essential medicines and medical treatment facilities should be available at all times in all relief camps to provide immediate assistance in case of any emergency. He said that the main objective of the Livestock Department is not only to prevent animal diseases but also to provide full support to farmers and livestock keepers during natural calamities. He directed the officers and staff to conduct special vigilance in the flood hit areas along with the district administration and ensure the provision of treatment and fodder to the cattle and provide better service delivery by taking the public into confidence.