Himachal Pradesh Steps Up HS Vaccination Drive, 12,000 Animals Covered in Hamirpur60,000 doses rolled out in district-wide free vaccination driveAbout 12,000 animals have already received an extensive vaccination campaign against Hemorrhagic Septicemia (HS), a disease that may kill cattle and buffaloes in as little as eight hours, according to officials on Monday. In order to protect livestock from HS, also known as Galghotu, a deadly bacterial disease that affects cattle and buffaloes, the Animal Husbandry Department is running a vaccination campaign. According to Dr. Sujay Sharma, Deputy Director of the Animal Husbandry Department, prompt vaccination is essential for shielding animals from fatal illnesses such as hemorrhagic septicemia. According to Dr. Sujay Sharma, Deputy Director of the Animal Husbandry Department in Hamirpur, prompt vaccination is essential for shielding animals from fatal illnesses like hemorrhagic septicemia. During the rainy season, HS spreads quickly, and animals may die if treatment or immunization is delayed, according to officials.