NADCP Scheme to eradicate FMD, Brucellosis

Recent updates comprise details of the National Animal Disease Control Programme (NADCP), a Central Sector Scheme launched in 2019. The programme provides for nationwide vaccination and surveillance to control and eradicate Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) and Brucellosis, with 100% Central Government funding to States and UTs.

National Animal Disease Control Programme:

Dimension	Key Details
Vaccination targets	The programme mandates 100% vaccination of all livestock against FMD twice a year, and one time vaccination against Brucellosis in 4-8 months old female bovine calves in their lifetime.
Nodal ministry/department	The programme is governed by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (AH&D), Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying.
FMD nature	Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) comprises a highly contagious viral vesicular disease.
FMD affected animals	FMD applies to cloven-hoofed animals such as cattle, buffaloes, sheep, goats, and pigs.
FMD effects	FMD comprises reduction in milk yield, decreased growth rate, infertility, and reduced working capacity in bullocks.
Brucellosis nature and host	Brucellosis comprises a reproductive disease of cattle and buffaloes; causative bacterium: Brucella abortus.
Brucellosis characteristics	Brucellosis comprises fever, induced abortion at the last stage of pregnancy, infertility, delayed heat, and interrupted lactation resulting in loss of calves, and loss in production of meat and milk.
Brucellosis control vaccination	Control of Brucellosis comprises a once-in-a-lifetime vaccination of female bovine calves (4-8 months old).