In response to the growing threat of Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) across the country, the Livestock Department of Chakwal has established anti-tick check posts at strategic locations throughout the district. These include points in Sang Kalan and Pir Phulai in Tehsil Chakwal, Munara in Kallar Kahar, Danda Shah Bilawal in Lawa, and Dhok Pathan in Talagang.
This urgent preventive measure aims to control the spread of ticks—one of the primary vectors for the deadly Congo virus—and protect both public health and livestock. The check posts have been set up at livestock entry and exit points, animal markets, and high-traffic transport routes. Veterinary teams are actively inspecting animals for ticks, conducting anti-tick sprays, and educating farmers and traders on tick control and personal protection measures.
Speaking on the initiative, Additional Director Livestock Chakwal, Dr. Sohail Manzoor, said:
“With the rising threat of Congo fever, tick control is not just an animal health issue—it is a public health priority. These check posts are our first line of defense in preventing the virus from spreading from animals to humans.”
The department has also launched an awareness campaign to encourage the safe handling of animals, regular tick spraying, and the use of protective measures by livestock handlers—especially during slaughterhouse operations and market activities.
This timely move by the Livestock Department Chakwal has been widely appreciated by farmers, butchers, and the general public, reinforcing the department’s commitment to disease prevention and community safety.
