Sambhajinagar Collector Enforces Strict Livestock Tagging Rules for Inter-State Entry
In a significant move to regulate animal trade and enhance administrative oversight, Collector Dileep Swami of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar has issued a mandatory directive requiring all livestock entering the district from other states to be tagged and registered prior to entry. This measure is designed to ensure transparency in transactions, maintain accurate ownership records, and bolster disease control efforts across the region.
Addressing the Influx of Untagged Animals
Swami expressed serious concerns regarding the increasing influx of untagged livestock from neighboring states, highlighting that the absence of proper identification often leads to irregular trade practices. This lack of traceability hampers authorities' ability to verify ownership or monitor animal movement effectively, creating loopholes that can be exploited in illegal transactions.
"Tagging is essential for traceability, transparency in transactions, and the maintenance of proper records, which play a crucial role in disease control and overall administration," Swami emphasized, referencing existing government rules that mandate tagging for livestock owned by farmers or individuals engaged in animal husbandry.
Joint Inspections and Enforcement Measures
To implement this directive, the collector has instructed the animal husbandry department, police, and transport officials to conduct joint inspections on livestock entering and moving within the district. These checks will focus on verifying identification tags or ear markings on animals such as cows, bulls, goats, and buffaloes during transportation and at livestock markets.
An official involved in the process stated, "The collector has issued directions to inspect tagging during transportation and at livestock markets. Traders have also been asked to carry written documents detailing the tagged animals they bring for sale." Swami warned that strict action would be taken against those found transporting untagged or undocumented animals, aiming to streamline livestock trade and prevent disputes.
Heatstroke Prevention and Vaccination Drive
With summer approaching, Swami has also directed the animal husbandry department to take preventive measures to protect livestock from heatstroke. This includes ensuring timely vaccinations, providing sufficient fodder, and arranging proper water supplies. Additionally, officials have been tasked with raising awareness among farmers about heat-related precautions to safeguard animal health.
Swami has set a target to complete the district's livestock vaccination drive by March 29. District Deputy Commissioner of Animal Husbandry, Nanasaheb Kadam, reported, "At least 57% of the target under the foot-and-mouth disease prevention campaign has been achieved so far. Efforts are underway to meet the deadline."
This comprehensive approach underscores the administration's commitment to improving livestock management, enhancing trade transparency, and ensuring the well-being of animals in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.
