The Directorate of Veterinary Services is deploying a national program to protect livestock from tick-borne diseases as the rainy season begins. Officials stated that 100,000 cattle are being vaccinated against January disease, with an additional 40,000 receiving shots for babesiosis and anaplasmosis. All these vaccines are being produced domestically to ensure a consistent supply.
Authorities are enforcing a mandatory weekly dipping schedule for cattle to suppress rising tick populations fueled by higher temperatures. Farmers are urged to present their animals for dipping and contribute to the required levy. As part of these efforts, 317 dip tanks have been rehabilitated, with plans to refurbish thousands more and drill solar-powered boreholes to address water shortages.
The government also reported vaccinating 100,000 cattle against anthrax in known hotspots this year. Farmers are encouraged to independently vaccinate their herds against additional diseases like blackleg, with all vaccines available at retail outlets. Public health messaging warns communities against consuming meat from animals that died of unknown causes.
Authorities are enforcing a mandatory weekly dipping schedule for cattle to suppress rising tick populations fueled by higher temperatures. Farmers are urged to present their animals for dipping and contribute to the required levy. As part of these efforts, 317 dip tanks have been rehabilitated, with plans to refurbish thousands more and drill solar-powered boreholes to address water shortages.
The government also reported vaccinating 100,000 cattle against anthrax in known hotspots this year. Farmers are encouraged to independently vaccinate their herds against additional diseases like blackleg, with all vaccines available at retail outlets. Public health messaging warns communities against consuming meat from animals that died of unknown causes.
