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Govt Orders Livestock Dept. Flood Evac Plans, Warns of Disease Outbreaks

Govt Orders Livestock Dept. Flood Evac Plans, Warns of Disease Outbreaks

Matichon•General•13d ago

Reader Briefing

The Thai government has instructed the Department of Livestock Development to create emergency evacuation plans and disease prevention measures for livestock in anticipation of the rainy season's flooding and potential outbreaks.

  • •The Thai government has ordered the Department of Livestock Development to prepare for potential flood emergencies.
  • •Plans include evacuation strategies, temporary holding areas, and provision of animal feed and veterinary supplies.
  • •Farmers are urged to monitor livestock for signs of illness due to high humidity and unpredictable weather, and to report any abnormalities immediately.
  • •The directive aims to mitigate losses and ensure the safety of livestock during the rainy season.

Overview

  • •The government has ordered the Department of Livestock Development to fully prepare for disaster response to minimize potential losses.
  • •The Department of Livestock Development is tasked with creating systematic emergency response plans, prioritizing flood-risk areas.
  • •Evacuation plans must include preparing high ground and temporary animal shelters for heavy rainfall.
  • •The department must coordinate with local agencies to swiftly move livestock in case of flash floods.
  • •Sufficient animal feed, livestock relief kits, vaccines, and medicines must be prepared.
  • •Mobile veterinary units with Mobile Units are to be established for urgent access to disaster-affected areas.
  • •High humidity and rapid weather changes during the rainy season can stress livestock and weaken their immune systems, increasing disease susceptibility.
  • •Farmers must closely observe their livestock for any abnormal symptoms and report them to local livestock officials immediately if found.

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Key Quotes

R.O. Ying Patparadaram Thongsalouakorn
"High humidity and rapid fluctuations can directly affect the health of livestock, causing stress and lowering immunity, making them more susceptible to illness than usual."
ความชื้นสูงและแปรปรวนอย่างรวดเร็ว อาจส่งผลกระทบโดยตรงต่อสุขภาพของสัตว์เลี้ยง ทำให้สัตว์เกิดความเครียดและระบบภูมิคุ้มกันลดต่ำลง ซึ่งเสี่ยงต่อการเจ็บป่วยได้ง่ายกว่าปกติ

Key Entities

Organization

Government(รบ.)
The executive branch of Thailand responsible for issuing directives to government departments.
Department of Livestock Development(กรมปศุสัตว์)
The government department tasked with implementing the evacuation and disease prevention plans for livestock.

Person

R.O. Ying Patparadaram Thongsalouakorn(ร.อ.หญิง ภัทร์ดารัสมิ์ ทองสลวยกร)
Deputy Government Spokesperson who announced the government's directives regarding flood preparedness for livestock.