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flag Gujarat launched a biannual FMD vaccination drive in March 2026 to combat a costly livestock disease and advance India’s 2030 goal of becoming FMD-free.

flag Gujarat has launched a biannual Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccination drive in March 2026, part of India’s national goal to achieve FMD-free status by 2030. flag The state has reduced FMD spread to 3% and achieved 80% herd immunity by 2025, attributed to sustained vaccination efforts. flag Over 337 lakh animals were vaccinated in 2025–26, with teams reaching rural areas to protect livestock and livelihoods. flag FMD, a highly contagious disease causing fever, blisters, and reduced milk production, costs India ₹24,000 crore annually. flag Digital tracking via ear tags and the Bharat Pashudhan portal supports monitoring. flag Rajasthan has also begun its seventh phase of FMD control, aiming to vaccinate 2.32 crore cattle by 2030.

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