Cusco: Protecting offspring of South American sheep and camelids with veterinary kits and blankets

With the aim of protecting the offspring of South American sheep and camelids from frost and extreme weather conditions, the Regional Agriculture Management of Cusco, through the Agri-Food Safety Project, delivered 3,500 veterinary kits that include 35,000 waterproof coats and specialized medications. This action directly benefits the ranchers of the 13 provinces in the region. The provision of these kits reinforces the care of newborn animals, ensuring their survival, well-being, and proper health in a context of low temperatures that typically critically affect the high Andean areas. The Agri-Food Safety Project aims to guarantee the quality and safety of agricultural products through the promotion of good practices in production, processing, and commercialization. In this way, it seeks to ensure healthy and fit-for-human-consumption foods, while also strengthening the ...