By Ighomuaye Lucky. O
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security in Edo has given knapsack sprays and insecticides to Nigeria Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA), Edo State chapter to checkmating ticks in dog kennels in the state.
Dr. Samuel Owoicho State Coordinator of the Ministry, made the donations during the monthly meeting of NVMA held in Benin.
He said that the donation was in line with the ministry’s mandate to control ticks among dog kennels, using Knapsack sprays and insecticides.
Owoicho pointed out the need for synergy 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 their 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 anti-rabies vaccines, and capacity building of members in the state, ” he said.
According to him, the efforts was geared towards promoting animal health, welfare and disease surveillance.
In his remarks, Dr Daniel Asemota, the NVMA chairman, lauded the federal government for the effort which he said would go a long way to tackling ticks in dogs kennels in the state.
