Egypt: Immunization of 503,000 sheep and goats against peste des petits ruminants

Published 2021년 10월 3일

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Egypt's Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation has provided a report on the progress of the Peste des petits ruminants (PPR) vaccination campaign for livestock, which commenced on September 18 across the country. The campaign has successfully vaccinated a total of 503,040 livestock, including 410,188 sheep and 92,852 goats, up to September 30, 2021. This initiative is part of the government's efforts to ensure the health and safety of livestock, and to enhance the production of red meat and dairy products. The Ministry is working in collaboration with various agencies and organizations to provide free veterinary services to small breeders, and has an adequate supply of animal vaccines. Breeders are encouraged to participate in these vaccination campaigns to prevent diseases and epidemics among their livestock.
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Al-Qusayr, Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, received a report from Dr. Abdel Hakim Mahmoud, head of the General Authority for Veterinary Services at the Ministry of Agriculture, on the total vaccinations against the Peste des petits ruminants (PPR), which began last September 18 in all governorates of the Republic, to preserve livestock from epidemics. The report indicated that 503,040 head of cattle were vaccinated against PPR, including 410,188 head of sheep, and 92,852 head of goats against PPR until September 30, 2021. The General Authority for Veterinary Services calls on breeders to respond to the campaign and to ensure that their livestock are vaccinated to protect them from diseases and epidemics. Al-Qusair said that the interest in veterinary convoys contributes to the development of livestock, increasing Egypt's production of red meat and dairy, and providing healthy and safe food for citizens. The Minister of Agriculture added that veterinary medical ...
Source: Akhbarelyom

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