Gombe flags off statewide livestock vaccination campaign

The Gombe State Government has commenced a three-week statewide vaccination campaign against major livestock diseases, targeting cattle, sheep and goats across the 11 local government areas (LGAs) and local council development areas (LCDAs) in the state.
The campaign, which was flagged off on Wednesday at Tumfure Bashar in Gombe metropolis, is aimed at preventing and controlling priority animal diseases, strengthening veterinary services and protecting livestock production, food security and livelihoods.

Representing Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya at the event, Deputy Governor Manassah Daniel Jatau said the exercise was part of the administration’s commitment to improving animal he...