Dhaka, Thursday, Apr 16, 2026
In response to the recent outbreak of anthrax among livestock in several districts, the Department of Livestock Services (DLS), under the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock, has launched emergency and coordinated actions to prevent and control the spread of the disease.Anthrax is a bacterial zoonotic disease that can be transmitted from animals to humans. A strengthened vaccination campaign is set to begin shortly.To contain its spread, local livestock offices—working in coordination with local administrations—have been conducting vaccination drives, health checks, courtyard meetings, awareness campaigns, leaflet distributions, and miking in affected areas.The DLS has intensified awareness activities by publishing advertisements in national dailies and collaborating with local authorities.Field-level monitoring in affected regions is ongoing, along with measures to prevent the slaughter of infected animals and ensure that all cattle in farms are vaccinated.Under the “One Health” approach, the DLS is working jointly with the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) to ...
