Brazil: Tocantins ends the last vaccination against foot-and-mouth disease with 98.75% of the herd vaccinated

Published 2022년 12월 29일

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A recent survey by the Agricultural Defense Agency of Tocantins (Adapec) has shown that the state's cattle and buffalo herd has been vaccinated against foot-and-mouth disease at a rate of 98.75%, surpassing the government's target of 90%. This successful campaign, which saw all ages of cattle being vaccinated, was widely supported by rural producers and saw all municipalities achieving a vaccination rate of over 90%, with 22 achieving 100%. In 2023, the focus will shift to herd surveillance, with producers required to declare their herd to Adapec in May and November for health control purposes.

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The survey carried out by the Agricultural Defense Agency of Tocantins (Adapec), proves that the last vaccination campaign against foot-and-mouth disease ended last December 17, vaccinated 98.75% of the cattle herd (cattle and buffaloes) in the State, surpassing the goal recommended by the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply (Mapa), which is 90% of the herd vaccinated. The president of Adapec, Paulo Lima, celebrated the result obtained. “We surpassed the vaccination rate established by Mapa, which shows the dedication of all rural producers, along with Adapec employees and the State Government. This is the last campaign carried out in Tocantins, in 2023 vaccination will be replaced by herd surveillance”, celebrates Paulo Lima. In this last stage of the campaign, cattle of all ages were vaccinated, reinforcing the sanitary defense of the herd in Tocantins. Producers had until December 27 to make the vaccination declaration. “This vaccination rate is proof of the ...

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