Livestock Fall Ill After Vaccination in Punjab
Several livestock reportedly fell ill and some suckling animals died in Hanjrai Kalan after vaccination against haemorrhagic septicaemia, commonly known … Read More The post Livestock Fall Ill After Vaccination in Punjab appeared first on ProPakistani .
In the village of Hanjrai Kalan, Punjab, livestock experienced illness and fatalities following vaccination against haemorrhagic septicaemia, colloquially known as gal ghoto, conducted by the Livestock Department. Livestock owners claimed the vaccine was administered by a vaccinator present on-site, without the owners' presence.
Post-vaccination, several suckling animals passed away, while many cattle and buffaloes exhibited weakened health and signs of deterioration. Some animals displayed swelling at the injection sites, reduced or halted feed intake, and showed worsening symptoms. The affected farmers, worth millions of rupees in livestock, demanded a thorough investigation into the cause of the deaths and illnesses.
Dr Gohar Abbas, a Livestock Department vaccinator, stated that the animals received a government-provided vaccine as part of a preventive program against haemorrhagic septicaemia. However, affected farmers insisted the aftermath necessitated a comprehensive medical and scientific examination. They called for the evaluation of vaccine quality, batch number, manufacturing and expiry details, storage conditions, cold-chain arrangements, the vaccination procedure, and the current health status of the animals.
The farmers urged immediate deployment of a team of veterinary experts to Hanjrai Kalan to examine and treat the affected livestock. They also demanded an impartial inquiry to ascertain whether the illness and deaths were caused by the vaccination or by other medical factors.
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