Key Infectious Diseases in Livestock: Insights and Trends from Himachal Pradesh, India
Shivani Barsain
Dr G C Negi College of Veterinary and Animal Science, CSK Himachal Pradesh Agricultural University, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, 176062, India.
Subhash Verma *
Dr G C Negi College of Veterinary and Animal Science, CSK Himachal Pradesh Agricultural University, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, 176062, India.
Anuj Bali
State Veterinary Hospital, Disease Investigation Laboratory, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India.
Monika Bhardwaj
Dr G C Negi College of Veterinary and Animal Science, CSK Himachal Pradesh Agricultural University, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, 176062, India.
Rajesh Chahota
Dr G C Negi College of Veterinary and Animal Science, CSK Himachal Pradesh Agricultural University, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, 176062, India.
Prasenjit Dhar
Dr G C Negi College of Veterinary and Animal Science, CSK Himachal Pradesh Agricultural University, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, 176062, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
The true prevalence of livestock diseases in Himachal Pradesh, India, has historically been underestimated due to limited studies and fragmented data. This review aims to consolidate and shed light on the prevalence of major infectious diseases affecting livestock in the state, using records spanning from 1995 to 2023. The data for this review were meticulously gathered from several sources, including PubMed, J-med, Google Scholar, and Web of Science, using a comprehensive search strategy combining relevant phrases and keywords. Despite the availability of various studies on livestock diseases in the region, the data have not been systematically organized or easily accessible, with some studies remaining unpublished or out of the public domain. This review addresses this gap by offering a comprehensive and organized synthesis of the available information. The insights derived from this review are expected to be valuable for policymakers, veterinarians, and researchers, helping them identify priority areas, monitor disease prevalence, and focus on the most urgent threats to livestock health. The uniqueness of this review lies in its current, detailed overview of livestock disease status in Himachal Pradesh, providing an essential resource for guiding future research and interventions.
Keywords: Foot disease, mouth disease, infectious disease, livestock, prevalence