Adamawa plans mass vaccination against deadly animal disease

Adamawa plans mass vaccination against deadly animal disease

The Adamawa Government is intensifying surveillance and planning a massive vaccination campaign against Hemorrhagic Septicaemia, a disease suspected to have caused the death of more than 1,000 cows in neighbouring Taraba.

Dr Suleiman Aminu, Permanent Secretary,  Ministry of Livestock and Aquaculture, disclosed this to newsmen on Saturday  in Yola.

According to him, the disease is suspected to have killed over 1,000 cows in  Sardauna Local Government area of Taraba, which borders Adamawa.

“With the confirmed cases of the disease in Gembu, Taraba , and its spread to other LGAs, the ministry has summoned all Divisional Veterinary Officers (DVOs) to intensify efforts and conduct thorough examinations to prevent the disease from reaching Adamawa.

“Although samples are still being tested at the National Veterinary Research Institute (NVRI) Laboratory in Vom, Plateau,  our Taraba counterparts have confirmed that a mass vaccination will soon commence across the state ,” he added.

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Aminu explained that the disease was bacterial, primarily affecting cattle, buffaloes, goats, and pigs.

He said that symptoms included high fever, swelling, especially on the neck, depression and difficulty in breathing which could lead to death in less than 24 hours.

He disclosed that the ministry had already sent a memo to Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri for approval to purchase drugs for mass vaccinations.

He appealed to Adamawa residents to remain vigilant and report suspected cases to the ministry, veterinary clinics, or officials.

The Voice Media Trust (VMT NEWS) reports that the affected LGAs in Taraba are bordering Toungo, Ganye, Jada, Mayo-Belwa, Demsa, Numan, and Lamurde local government areas of  Adamawa.

Adamawa plans mass vaccination against deadly animal disease