Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh - As part of the Smartpur Project implemented by REACHA with support of Nokia, an awareness and training program on Livestock Care during summer was conducted. Animal Husbandry Department, Additional Director - Govardhan Reddy attended as the chief guest and advised farmers to provide sufficient fodder and drinking water to cattle during the intense summer season. He also explained the diseases affecting livestock in summer and the necessary preventive measures.

Around 44 villagers, farmers, attended the training. 

During summer, livestock commonly suffer from these diseases and health problems:

1.Heat Stroke – Caused by excessive heat and high temperatures.

2.Dehydration – Due to lack of sufficient drinking water.

3.Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) – A contagious viral disease affecting cattle, sheep, and goats.

4.Mastitis – Infection and inflammation in the udder of dairy animals.

5. Skin Diseases – Skin infections caused by heat, sweating, and poor hygiene.

6.Tick and Fly-borne Diseases – Diseases spread by ticks, flies, and mosquitoes during hot weather.

7.Digestive Disorders – Problems like indigestion, bloating, and diarrhoea caused by spoiled feed or lack of water.

8.Respiratory Infections – Breathing-related infections due to hot and humid conditions.

9.Parasitic Diseases – Internal and external parasite infections increase during summer.

10.Fever and Weakness – Common due to heat stress and dehydration.