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Livestock Health:

High prevalence of various animal diseases like Foot & Mouth Disease (FMD), Brucellosis, Classical Swine Fever and Avian Influenza is a serious impediment to growth in the livestock sector. There is a dire need to strengthen veterinary hospital facilities for timely diagnosis and treatment of animal diseases. Emphasis also needs to be given to strengthen art mobile veterinary services to ensure door-step veterinary support.