01/02/2026
Seasonal Vaccination Periods (Punjab Livestock)
According to the Animal Husbandry Department (Punjab) official vaccination schedule:
Disease / Vaccine Animals Recommended Time (Season)
Foot & Mouth Disease (FMD) Cattle, buffalo, goats, sheep June–July & December–January (twice a year)
Hemorrhagic Septicemia (HS) Cattle & buffalo May–June
Black Quarter (BQ) Cattle & buffalo May–June
Anthrax All species May–June
Enterotoxemia (ET) Sheep & goats May–June
Brucellosis Cattle & buffalo (female calves 4–8 months) Once in lifetime
Rabies All species As needed after bite (post-exposure schedule)
👉 Note: Before any vaccine, animals should be dewormed for best effectiveness.
🐐 Seasonal Focus by Month
Since the current date is February 1, 2026, this means:
✔ FMD vaccination season (December–January) is nearing its second round or concluding — still relevant now.
✔ May–June vaccination period for HS, BQ, Anthrax, Enterotoxemia preparations should begin in a few months (spring season).
So right now (late winter / early spring in Punjab, Pakistan):
The FMD winter vaccination cycle is either ongoing or just completed depending on local rollout.
Plan for spring vaccinations (May–June) against Hemorrhagic Septicemia, Black Quarter, Anthrax, Enterotoxemia soon.
📌 Government Program Updates in 2025–26
The Punjab government is actively running free vaccination drives under the Punjab Livestock Card program, offering vaccines for major diseases like:
FMD (Foot & Mouth Disease)
Lumpy Skin Disease (L*D)
Black Quarter (BQ)
Hemorrhagic Septicemia (HS)
Enterotoxemia
and more, often with ear tagging and digital records for registered animals.
This means in addition to seasonal schedules, government teams may visit villages and farms for campaigns — check with your local livestock office or vet center for dates.
🐄 Practical Advice for Farmers in Punjab
✔ Contact your nearest civil veterinary dispensary or livestock office to confirm exact dates in your district.
✔ Register animals under the Punjab Livestock Card if not already — this often gives access to free vaccines and tagging.
✔ Maintain regular deworming and clean animal housing to improve vaccine effectiveness.