Gombe State Launches Livestock Vaccination Campaign

Pastoralists and livestock farmers in Gombe State have expressed appreciation for the state government's livestock vaccination campaign, launched on October 7, aimed at enhancing livestock health and reducing mortality rates. The initiative targets major diseases such as Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia (CBPP), Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD), and Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR).

Deputy Governor Manasseh Daniel Jatau, representing Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, emphasized the importance of the campaign for both animal and human health. Beneficiaries like Muazu Mohammed from Tunfure praised the initiative for its potential to mitigate financial losses from livestock diseases.

However, some herders, including Abdullahi Isa from Billiri and Sulaiman Kasimu from Tudun Wada, reported that vaccination officials had not reached their communities, highlighting the need for improved access to veterinary services in remote areas. The government has also renovated veterinary clinics and established a Ministry of Livestock Development to support this initiative.