In Mauritania, a four-day awareness campaign to prevent the "pox" disease, also known as lumpy skin disease or "Bou Akleeb", was launched in the Karmesine district. The campaign, organized by the Veterinary Services Department, aims to educate livestock owners on the importance of vaccination and disease prevention. The launch event was attended by Ibrahim Taleb Moussa, advisor to the Minister of Animal Development, and Mohamed Yesselmouled Abouh, governor of Karmesine district.
The "pox" disease has recently been reported in the Karmesine district, prompting the authorities to launch a comprehensive vaccination campaign. According to Habib Allah Ould Habib Allah, director of veterinary services, the district plays a crucial role in supplying milk to national factories. The vaccination campaign, which will be conducted by seven veterinary teams, is expected to last for 15 days.
During the launch event, Ibrahim Taleb Moussa emphasized the importance of vaccination in protecting the country's livestock and preventing the spread of diseases. He encouraged livestock owners to cooperate with veterinary teams and take advantage of the vaccination campaign. Mohamed Yesselmouled Abouh, governor of Karmesine district, also urged livestock owners to participate in the campaign and protect their animals.
The awareness campaign will be followed by a vaccination campaign, which aims to immunize cattle against the "pox" disease. The campaign is a collaborative effort between the veterinary services department and local authorities. Mohamed Ould Cheikh, regional delegate for animal development in the Adrar des Iforas region, presented an overview of the health situation of livestock and prevention measures.
The launch event was attended by several officials, including the mayor of Karmesine municipality and representatives of professional associations working in animal development. The campaign is expected to raise awareness among livestock owners on the importance of disease prevention and vaccination. The authorities have urged livestock owners to report any suspicious cases of the disease.
The "pox" disease is a viral disease that affects cattle, causing symptoms such as fever, skin lesions, and respiratory problems. The disease can have significant economic impacts on the livestock industry, particularly in countries where livestock is a major source of income. The Mauritanian authorities have taken measures to prevent the spread of the disease and protect the country's livestock.
The vaccination campaign is part of the government's efforts to protect the country's livestock and prevent the spread of diseases. The authorities have called on livestock owners to cooperate with veterinary teams and take advantage of the vaccination campaign. The campaign is expected to contribute to the protection of the country's livestock and the prevention of diseases.
Key points
- The Mauritanian authorities have launched a four-day awareness campaign to prevent the "pox" disease in cattle in Karmesine district.
- The campaign aims to educate livestock owners on the importance of vaccination and disease prevention.
- The vaccination campaign is expected to last for 15 days and will be conducted by seven veterinary teams.
