The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security in Edo has distributed knapsack sprays and insecticides to Nigeria Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA), Edo State chapter to tackle ticks in dog kennels in the state.
The state’s Coordinator of the Ministry, Dr. Samuel Owoicho made the donations during the monthly meeting of NVMA held in Benin.
Owoicho stated that the donation was in line with the ministry’s mandate to control ticks among dog kennels, using knapsack sprays and insecticides.
He stressed the need for collaboration between the ministry and NVMA to ensure effective control of ticks and other animal diseases.
He underscored the significance of controlling ticks, citing their impact on animal health and the livestock industry as a whole.
Owoicho reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to supporting the NVMA in its efforts to promote animal health and welfare.
He explained that the ministry had been working closely with NVMA to implement various initiatives aimed at controlling animal diseases
“The ministry has also provided resources such as Android phones, human and animal antirabies vaccines and capacity building of members in the state, “ he said.
According to him, the efforts are geared towards promoting animal health, welfare and disease surveillance.
In his remarks, the NVMA chairman, Dr Daniel Asemota, thanked the Federal Government for the effort, which he said will go a long way in tackling ticks in dog kennels in the state.
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