The Agricultural and Rural Development Secretariat of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) began mass vaccination of cattle on Monday to curb the spread of Anthrax in the FCT. He explained that the mass vaccination exercise targets at least one million cattle across the six Area Councils of the FCT. He further mentioned that the vaccination exercise, lasting for four weeks, would be carried out simultaneously across the 62 wards of the six Area Councils of the FCT. He appealed for the cooperation of livestock owners with the veterinary health workers to ensure the success of the exercise. Malam Yahaya Isa, Chairman of the Miyatti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), FCT Chapter, commended the FCTA for taking proactive steps.

Source: Nigerian Tribune July 25, 2023 05:47 UTC