The Algerian Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Fisheries has announced that 21 million doses of vaccine against the peste des petits ruminants are set to arrive by the end of January. This disease has resulted in the death of 3,300 sheep. The announcement was made by Kamel Chadi, Secretary General of the Ministry, during a meeting with representatives from the National Federation of Breeders, agricultural services, and the National Union of Algerian Peasants.
The Ministry plans to enter negotiations to examine the possibility of acquiring the vaccine before the scheduled date. This move aims to contain the spread of the disease. In addition to the peste des petits ruminants, the Ministry is also addressing the issue of foot-and-mouth disease affecting cattle. According to Kamel Chadi, 1.5 million doses of vaccine are available for immediate use, with two million more doses expected to arrive.
Hachemi Kaddour Karim, Director of Veterinary Services at the Ministry of Agriculture, stated that the cost of the foot-and-mouth disease vaccine is estimated to be between 400 and 420 million Algerian dinars. The cost of the peste des petits ruminants vaccine is 400 million Algerian dinars. These vaccines are crucial in controlling the spread of the diseases and protecting the country's livestock.
The Ministry has taken urgent measures to contain the two diseases, including isolating animals at risk of contamination, culling infected animals, and launching a vaccination campaign. Kamel Chadi assured that farmers and breeders will be indemnified for their losses. Veterinary inspections in the affected wilayas have been conducted to estimate the losses and initiate compensation statistics.
The peste des petits ruminants and foot-and-mouth disease have had a significant impact on Algeria's livestock. The Ministry is working to mitigate the effects of these diseases and prevent further spread. The arrival of the vaccines is expected to help control the situation and protect the country's agricultural sector.
Algeria's agricultural sector plays a vital role in the country's economy. The Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Fisheries is committed to supporting farmers and breeders affected by the diseases. The indemnification process for those who have suffered losses will be initiated once the inspections and statistics are complete.
The Algerian government is taking proactive steps to address the issue of peste des petits ruminants and foot-and-mouth disease. With the arrival of the vaccines and the implementation of control measures, the country aims to minimize the impact of these diseases on its livestock and agricultural sector.
Key points
- Algeria to receive 21 million vaccine doses to combat peste des petits ruminants by end of January.
- Ministry takes urgent measures to contain peste des petits ruminants and foot-and-mouth disease.
- Algeria's agricultural sector to benefit from vaccine arrivals and control measures.
