Question

Foot and Mouth Disease Control Programme of Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries targets which of the following animals/birds;

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• A. 1, 2 and 3 only
• B. 2,3 and 4 only
• C. 1,3 and 4 only
• D. All of these

Answer 1

The correct option is C

1,3 and 4 only

Foot and Mouth Disease Control Programme (FMD CP) was initiated in 2004 by the government (DAHD&F) in 54 districts of the country. The programme aims at providing 100% vaccination twice a year. It has been decided to extend the programme to whole of India during 12th plan subjected to availability of funds and vaccines. This being a 100% Centrally sponsored scheme, the Government of India, bears the entire expenditure incurred under this programme for vaccination of livestock like cattle, buffaloes, pigs, sheep and goats etc