Tag: veterinary services
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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…
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South Africa Faces FMD Vaccine Shortage: Government Urges Hope and Action
Overview: A Nation on Alert as FMD Vaccine Stocks Dwindle South Africa is combatting a significant shortage of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccines, with current stocks depleted beyond the level needed for immediate immunizations. The situation, highlighted by government officials and industry stakeholders, follows substantial previous procurement efforts—including a notable payment of 644,000 doses by the…