Jigawa warns livestock traders, transporters against animal cruelty, threatens prosecution

The Jigawa State Government has warned livestock traders, transporters and poultry sellers that they risk fines and prosecution if found guilty of animal cruelty.
The Director of Livestock Extension at the Jigawa State Ministry of Livestock Development, Mudansir Habib, disclosed this during a sensitisation visit to Shuwarin Weekly Market as part of activities marking Global Animal Welfare Week.
He said the government would take strict action against those who violate animal welfare guidelines, including imposing fines and prosecuting offenders where necessary.
According to him, the campaign aims to educate livestock traders and transporters on proper feeding, hygiene, safe transport...