The frequent injuries to veterinary staff during FMD and other vaccinations due to improper livestock handling are a significant concern. Given the scarcity of vet staff, requiring them to vaccinate in challenging conditions increases their life risk and impacts overall productivity in animal husbandry. Here’s how a shift in the vaccination approach could address these issues:

1. Centralized Vaccination Points: By centralizing vaccination, veterinarians would have access to secure restraining equipment and a controlled environment, significantly lowering the injury risk. This setup could streamline the process, allowing veterinarians to vaccinate more animals in less time, ultimately increasing coverage.

2. Community Vaccination Camps: These camps offer a solution to crowding and provide a focused support system, reducing the burden on individual veterinarians. With proper organization, these camps could vaccinate large numbers of animals efficiently, promoting community participation and ownership.

3. Training and Equipment for Farmers: KMF plays a pivotal role in shaping the farmers by trining them with importance of vaccination and gradually linking to milk collection at MPCS

4. Mandatory Vaccination Policy: Tying vaccination compliance to eligibility for government benefits provides a clear incentive for participation. This approach is likely to increase compliance rates and ensure more livestock are vaccinated on schedule.

5. Enhanced Reporting and Feedback Systems: A reporting system could serve as an early-warning mechanism for identifying risky locations and situations, allowing for tailored safety protocols. Additionally, tracking incidents could provide data to advocate for more support and resources for veterinary staff.

By redistributing some responsibilities to farmers and improving vaccination logistics, this approach would improve safety and allow veterinarians to focus on delivering quality care rather than managing high-risk situations alone. This strategy could ultimately enhance overall productivity and health standards in animal husbandry.