Egypt: Agriculture launches a campaign to vaccinate livestock against foot-and-mouth disease and Rift Valley fever

Published Nov 19, 2024

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In 2024, Egypt will conduct its third national campaign of the year to vaccinate livestock against foot-and-mouth disease and Rift Valley fever across all governorates. This initiative is part of the country's efforts to ensure food safety and security, and to boost livestock health. The campaign will cover cows, buffaloes, sheep, and goats. The General Authority for Veterinary Services will provide all necessary vaccines, procedures, and equipment to carry out the campaign successfully. Breeders will also be educated on the importance of tracking livestock numbers, registration, and vaccination records.

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Dr. Mamtaz Shaheen, Head of the General Authority for Veterinary Services, announced the launch of the third national campaign for the year 2024 for vaccination against foot-and-mouth disease in all governorates of the Republic, which includes vaccinating cows, buffaloes, sheep and goats against foot-and-mouth disease and Rift Valley fever. "Shaheen" said that this campaign comes within the framework of the state's efforts to preserve livestock and provide healthy and safe food for the Egyptian citizen and achieve food security. Adding that this third campaign is the last this year and the second within the national campaigns of the General Authority for Veterinary Services for vaccination against sovereign and epidemic diseases that threaten livestock and affect their productivity, including the vaccination of cows, buffaloes, sheep and goats. All the required vaccines, procedures and equipment have been provided to start the vaccination campaign successfully and with continuous ...

Source: Agricultureegypt