Thiruvananthapuram, March 4 -- The Department of Animal Husbandry, Government of Kerala, has launched the second phase of its statewide vaccination campaign against Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR), commonly known as goat plague, aiming to eradicate the disease in goats by 2030.
PPR is a highly contagious and often fatal viral disease affecting goats and sheep. The initiative is being carried out under the National Animal Disease Control Programme, drawing inspiration from the successful elimination of rinderpest (cattle plague) from the country in 2006.
The 10-day vaccination drive, which began today, will continue until March 16, 2026. During this period, the department plans to vaccinate around 13.5 lakh goats and nearly 1,000 sheep ag...