Media Scanning & Verification Cell Media alert from the Media Scanning & Verification Cell, IDSP-NCDC. Publication Reporting Alert ID Place Name News Source/Publication Language Date Date www.thehindu.com/English Erode 5040 26.11.2018 30.11.2018 https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp- Tamil Nadu national/tp-tamilnadu/fmd-cattle-shandies-to-remain- closed-for-two-weeks/article25594073.ece FMD: cattle shandies to remain closed for two weeks Title: in district Erode, Tamil Nadu Action By CSU, IDSP Information communicated to DSU-Erode, SSU-Tamil Nadu –NCDC The busy cattle shandy in Karungalpalayam wore a deserted look on Thursday after the district administration ordered closure of the shandies for two weeks to prevent spread of Foot-and-mouth-disease (FMD) that affects the cattle. Farmers in many parts of the district have complained that their cattle were affected by the disease and urged the district administration to take steps to control the spread of disease. Hence, District Collector C. Kathiravan ordered closure of shandies at Karungalpalayam, Anthiyur, Seenapuram, Modachur and Puliyampatti for two weeks. Officials of the Animal Husbandry Department said that over 2.5 lakh cattle were vaccinated during a camp held in September and following the outbreak, vaccination camp was being held. Officials were hopeful that once the disease is under control, shandies will be reopened. Save Water- Save Life, Save a tree- Don't print unless it's really necessary! Disclaimer:- This is a media alert subject to verification. Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP), National Centre for Disease Control, Ministry Of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India 22-Sham Nath Marg, Delhi – 110 054 For more information please contact: Media Scanning & Verification Cell: - Phone (011)23946029 Email: - [email protected], [email protected] 1 Join us on http://www.facebook.com/pages/Media-Scanning-Verification-Cell-IDSPNCDC/137297949672921 Page https://twitter.com/MSVC1 .