Plateau Govt Vaccinates 4.3 million Cattle to Combat Anthrax

Posted by - July 25, 2023

By Kasim Isa Muhammad Plateau State Government is set to begin a comprehensive vaccination program for 4.3 million cattle in an effort to prevent the spread of anthrax within the region. Dr. Sipak Shase, Director of the Plateau State Ministry of Agriculture, announced the development during a press conference in Jos. He said, “The State

Nigeria Records First Case of Anthrax in Niger

Posted by - July 17, 2023

By Kasim Isa Muhammad Nigeria has confirmed the first case of anthrax, according to the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. The case was reported on July 14, 2023, in Suleja, Niger State, where animals on a multi-specie farm displayed symptoms of anthrax, including bleeding from their body openings. Anthrax outbreaks are relatively common