Livestock ministry alerts on anthrax outbreak

Livestock ministry alerts on anthrax outbreak

The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development, has issued an alert over the outbreak of anthrax in Zamfara State.

In a statement signed by the Director, Information and Public Relations Department of the ministry, Ben Bem Goong, the ministry confirmed the outbreak of anthrax in a farm in Zamfara State.

The ministry called for “heightened vigilance and proactive measures” to mitigate the risks associated with the disease. The statement reads:

“Anthrax, caused by the bacterium, bacillus anthracis, is a zoonotic disease that can affect various warm-blooded animals such as cattle, sheep, goats, horses, and wildlife, as well as humans.

“It is listed as a notifiable disease by the World Organisation for Animal Health, WOAH, due to its potential to cause high morbidity and mortality.

“In animals and humans, symptoms of anthrax include fever, coughing, vomiting, nausea, diarrhoea, sore throat and swollen lymph nodes, headaches, itching and bleeding from major openings.

“While anthrax is preventable through coordinated efforts such as risk assessment, surveys and ring vaccination of susceptible animals in high-risk areas, prompt detection and response are critical to containing its spread.

“In light of the outbreak, the ministry calls on stakeholders, especially states bordering Zamfara, to take immediate steps to prevent further spread of the disease.

“We urge the public to remain vigilant, report any unusual illnesses in animals or humans, and adhere to all preventive guidelines issued by relevant authorities.”

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