Afghanistan: Jawzjan livestock owners want animals vaccinated

(MENAFN- Pajhwok Afghan News) SHIBERGHAN (Pajhwok): A number of livestock owners in northern Jawzjan province are pleased with adequate rainfall this year, leading to pasture growth. However, they want the agriculture department to vaccinate their animals against diseases. They recall last year's drought had caused them to lose a number of domestic animals. Abdul Rasheed, a cattle farmer, told Pajhwok Afghan News some of his animals had died due to the spread of diseases, especially Congo, and a shortage of fodder. He said:“By the grace of Allah, the pastures are green because of rainfall this year. We do not see any problems from this point of view.” But Rasheed is concerned about the possible spread of animal diseases, like last year, when he lost four of his sheep to Congo. He urged the Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock Department to take concrete measures in the area of animal vaccination. Abdul Ghani, another farmer, also expressed happiness over this year's adequate ...