Assam Animal Department Partners NGOs for Medical Camps Treating 10,000 Flood-Affected Livestock Pets
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Why in news
The Assam Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department partnered with NGOs to provide medical treatment to 10,000 flood-affected livestock and pets following the state's worst floods in 60 years.
Background
The floods in Assam affected over 7.5 lakh people and resulted in 68 fatalities. A total of 8.82 lakh animals were impacted, with 26,512 animals being washed away during the disaster.
Facts for Prelims
- FactAssam floods impacted 8.82 lakh animals and resulted in 68 human fatalities.
- BodyAnimal Husbandry and Veterinary Department: State government body responsible for livestock health and veterinary services.
- PlaceAssam: State experiencing its worst flooding in 60 years.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of livestock health in ensuring rural livelihoods and food security in flood-prone regions of India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Livelihood vulnerability: High dependency of rural households on livestock for both income and subsistence.
- Veterinary infrastructure gap: Lack of rapid-response medical camps in remote areas during extreme climate events.
- One Health approach: Integrating animal health with human disaster management to prevent zoonotic disease outbreaks.
Keywords: Livelihood security · Disaster resilience · One Health · Livestock management · Climate adaptation
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