NERLDF
NORTH EASTERN REGION LIVESTOCK FORECASTING (NERLDF)
OUR FOCUS
The NERLDF application integrated with the PDDES application represents a significant
advancement in livestock management within NER region. Developed collaboratively by
ICAR-National Institute of Veterinary Epidemiology and Disease Informatics, Bengaluru
Karnataka and Assam Agricultural University (AAU), Guwahati, Assam. The NERLDF
addresses the pressing need for proactive disease diagnosis, prevention and management
among livestock owners. At its core, the app focuses on providing timely and accurate
diagnostic and forecasting information to empower farmers in mitigating the impact of
disease outbreaks on their herds. By harnessing the power of artificial intelligence-based
algorithms and data analytics, the app predicts the likelihood of disease outbreaks based on a
myriad of factors such as weather patterns, environmental conditions, and historical disease
data. This forecasting capability enables farmers to take pre-emptive measures to protect their
livestock, such as implementing quarantine protocols or scheduling vaccinations. In addition
to forecasting, the NERLDF app serves as a comprehensive resource hub, offering valuable
information on disease symptoms, treatment options, preventive measures and concerned
veterinary hospital contact details to ease the diagnosis and management process.
Overall, the NERLDF application stands as a pivotal tool in bolstering the resilience of the
livestock industry in the North East Region, equipping farmers with the tools and insights
needed to safeguard their livelihoods and ensure the health and well-being of their animals.
Scope and Benefits
1. Provides timely disease predictions two months in advance at the district level for all
major livestock diseases, which helps in strategic planning and resource allocation by
policymakers and promotes disease prevention and management measures by farmers.
2. Enables early disease diagnosis of major pig diseases through PDDES as pig
farming is the major livestock component in NER
3. The provision of contact information of reputable veterinary hospitals serves to
facilitate the diagnostic and management processes, thereby enhancing the overall
efficacy of veterinary care.