Gombe Livestock Vaccination: Farmers Praise Initiative, Others Await Benefits

Pastoralists and livestock farmers in Gombe State have commended the state government’s livestock vaccination campaign for helping to protect their animals against diseases, although some herders say the exercise has yet to reach their communities.
The statewide vaccination campaign for 2025/2026, launched on October 7, is aimed at improving livestock health, reducing animal mortality and protecting the livelihoods of pastoralists and livestock farmers who depend on their animals for income.
Some beneficiaries who spoke to LEADERSHIP said the initiative was a timely intervention that could reduce losses caused by preventable livestock diseases. However, others expressed concern that t...