Kano state commences 2 million animals vaccination

 

In a bit to ensure healthy and more productive animals for meat and milk productivity towards food security, the Government of Kano state led by His Excellency, Alhaji Abdullahi Umar  Ganduje has officially commenced the vaccination of about two million animals against any infectious disease in all the 44 local governments, just as the Fulani herdsmen and farmers are advised on ensuring peaceful coexistence. Governor Ganduje said this yesterday at the official vaccination of cattle in company of his Deputy, Dr. Yusuf Sule Gawuna at the Kadawa Insemination Centre (KIC), Kano state.

Minister, ARCN say research findings are not on shelves, commend animal college on food security

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Alhaji Ibrahim Nanono in agreement with the Executive Secretary (ES), Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN) Prof.  Garba Sharubutu have both disagreed with the general assumption of many research findings that are said to be on the shelves of research Institutes, just as they commended the  Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology for its contribution to food security through generation of  skilful manpower into animal and livestock value chains productivity since inception about 57 years.   

Lack of fund hinders animals’ vaccination

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The yearly animal vaccination across the nation may have been hindered due to lack of fund and which might lead to low productivity in the running years. Food Farm News reliably gathered this from a reliable source in the ministry.

Unexpected ways animals influence fires

Animals eating plants might seem like an obvious way to suppress fire, and humans are already using the enormous appetites of goats, deer, and cows to reduce the fuel available for potential wildfires.

FG, OIE begin strategic plan for Vet. Services

The Federal Government (FG) of Nigeria through its department of Veterinary services in Partnership with the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) has begun strategic plan development that will enhance animal health and productivity. This was gathered during a 3 day workshop held in Abuja.