As part of efforts to protect the livestock farmers’ livelihood, the Oyo State Agribusiness Development Agency (OYSADA) has hinted at vaccinating over 88,000 animals across the state. The initiative is aimed at enhancing livestock productivity and resilience, as well as ensuring livestock health and food security.
Why Vaccination is Crucial
- Protects livestock farmers’ livelihoods from the devastating effects of anthrax
- Enhances livestock productivity and resilience
- Safeguards human health and the integrity of the economy
The permanent secretary of OYSADA, Mr. Badmus Kolade, stated this in an address while declaring open the free anthrax vaccination exercise in Fasola Agribusiness Industrial Hub. The initiative is a proactive measure to prevent the spread of anthrax and protect the animals from this serious zoonotic disease.
Benefits of Vaccination
- Prevents sudden deaths in animals
- Reduces the risk of environmental contamination
- Guards communities against grave risks
Dr. Debo Akande, the director general of OYSADA and chairman of the Steering Committee of Oyo L-PRES, emphasized the importance of vaccination in protecting livestock health and ensuring food security.
| Key Factors | Vaccination Benefits |
| Protects livestock farmers’ livelihoods | Prevents sudden deaths in animals, reduces risk of environmental contamination, and guards communities against grave risks. |
“Today’s event is not just a formal exercise, it is a strong signal of our shared commitment to protecting the health of our livestock, the safety of our communities, and the integrity of our economy. Anthrax is a serious zoonotic disease that poses significant threats to animal health, human health, and the livelihoods of our livestock farmers,” Dr. Debo Akande said.
This initiative will be rolled out across all high-risk areas in the state, targeting cattle, sheep, and goats.
Dr. Akande further emphasized that anthrax can cause sudden deaths in animals, contaminate the environment, and expose communities to grave risks if left unchecked. The OYSADA-led campaign is a proactive measure to prevent the spread of this disease and protect the animals.
Reaching All High-Risk Areas
- Targeting cattle, sheep, and goats in high-risk areas
- Rolling out the campaign across all high-risk areas in the state
The OYSADA-led initiative aims to ensure that all high-risk areas in the state are targeted to prevent the spread of anthrax and protect the animals. The agency is committed to protecting the health of livestock, the safety of communities, and the integrity of the economy.
Conclusion
The free anthrax vaccination exercise is a significant step towards protecting the livestock farmers’ livelihoods and ensuring food security.