Kerala State (ahd.kerala.gov.in): Desks and Contacts

Rinderpest Eradication Laboratory was established in 1965 in Palakkad, under the Rinderpest Eradication Scheme as part of the National Rinderpest Eradication Programme (NPRE). The laboratory is well equipped with modern facilities for the diagnosis of diseases of animals and poultry. 18 regular Check posts, 6 Vigilance Units, 2 Mobile Units, and 2 Mass Vaccination Squads function under the NPRE scheme. Subsequent to the declaration by the international committee of the OIE, Kerala state is provisionally declared free from Rinderpest with effect from 1-3 -1998. The Rinderpest Eradication Laboratory is considered as the Regional Disease Diagnostic Laboratory under the technical control of Chief Disease Investigation Office, Palode.

The Department of Animal Husbandry, Government of Kerala, continues to strengthen its commitment to farmers by ensuring timely, accessible, and affordable veterinary care across the State. Under the Livestock Health & Disease Control Programme (LH&DC) , a Centrally Sponsored Scheme, the Department is implementing the Establishment and Strengthening of Veterinary Hospitals & Dispensaries (ESVHD) with a strong focus on Mobile Veterinary Units (MVUs) .The scheme is implemented with a fund-sharing pattern of 60:40 between the Central Government and the State Government , with 60% of the funds provided by the Centre and 40% by the State.

The scheme aims to provide health care service at the door step of the farmers. In the present condition in light of fast urbanization, farmers find difficulty in bringing their animals that too valuable ones to the clinics. The present need of the farmer is to get service at his farm premise. The farmers also find difficulty in getting service in the odd hours of the day from 6 PM to next day morning 6AM. This scheme aims to fill this critical gap by providing emergency veterinary service beyond regular working hours of Veterinary Dispensaries/Hospitals at farmers doorstep. The scheme will help achieve the following outcomes: • Reduced burden on farmers to transport animals to clinics. • Improved livestock health and welfare through accessible, professional service. • Enhanced farmer confidence and support for sustainable livestock farming.

Certificate under Rule 96 of Transportation of Animals Rules 2001 Under Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960

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