FG begins free anthrax vaccination in Niger

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The Federal Government, on Tuesday, announced that it had commenced the free vaccination of cattle, sheep and goats against anthrax to ensure the safety of livestock and prevent the spread of the disease to unaffected animals and humans.d

“We have also placed restrictions of movement on animals within the farm where the outbreak occurred for the next 20 days, from the date of the onset of the outbreak.

Umakhihe also revealed that all the persons who came in contact with the disease had been placed on prophylactic treatment and were being monitored closely.

Source: Healthcare Press (healthcarepress.net)

 

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