Tag: livestock vaccination
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Bridging the Gap: Tackling Vaccination Shortfalls in Livestock
Introduction: Why livestock vaccination matters Vaccination has long been a cornerstone of animal health, reducing morbidity, mortality, and the economic impact of infectious diseases. From dairy cows to poultry and swine, effective vaccines can prevent outbreaks that threaten food security, livelihoods, and trade. Yet, despite advances since the era of Pasteur, vaccination shortfalls persist in…
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Iringa Leads Tanzania’s 2025–2029 Livestock Vaccination Drive Targeting Over 400,000 Cattle
Overview: A National Push for Healthy Herds Tanzania is stepping up its efforts to protect livestock and livelihoods through a nationwide vaccination and identification campaign for the 2025–2029 period. In the heart of this plan, the Iringa Region has set ambitious targets, aiming to vaccinate and identify more than 400,000 cattle, alongside thousands of smaller…
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Iringa Targets 400,000 Cattle in Nationwide Livestock Vaccination Campaign
Overview of the Campaign The Tanzanian government has launched a comprehensive nationwide campaign to vaccinate and identify livestock for the 2025–2029 period. In the Iringa Region, authorities have outlined a bold plan to reach more than 400,000 cattle, alongside tens of thousands of small ruminants and other livestock. The initiative aims to curb disease, improve…
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Iringa Leads Tanzania’s 2025–2029 Livestock Vaccination Drive, Targeting 400,000 Cattle
Overview: A Nationwide Push to Protect Livestock The Tanzanian government has unveiled a comprehensive nationwide vaccination and identification program for the 2025–2029 period, with Iringa Region positioned at the forefront of the rollout. The multi-year initiative aims to safeguard the country’s livestock population from a range of contagious diseases, improve animal health, and bolster the…