East Coast Fever Affecting Animal Production in Country
Abdulrazig Juma
Press release
Juba — East Coast fever is one of the animal diseases currently prevalent and affecting animal production in the Republic of South Sudan, the minister for Animal Resources and Fisheries Hon Dr Martin Elia Lomuro has said.
Dr Lomuro said that the states which are most affected by the disease include Warrap, Jonglei and Lakes. He said that the pastoralists in the states are facing a lot of socio-economic challenges as a consequence of the disease. He announced that an emergency action will be taken to contain the disease in the states and to stem further losses to the people.
The minister also underscored the role played by vet clinics and vet doctors in enhancing animal production in any society. He appealed to all qualified South Sudanese vets to report to the ministry for deployment. He also decried the lack of relevant vet laboratories and research programmes in South Sudan.
He announced that a plan of action for the animal and fisheries sector is currently being developed by the ministry and the stakeholders. He said that even though the ministry faces a lot of financial and human resource challenges, the government is committed to modernize and harness its fisheries and livestock potential. He also said that the ministry is working with the stakeholders to launch a bank devoted to provide customized services to the animal and fisheries sector.
The minister made these remarks yesterday when he gave an interview on South Sudan TV and Radio to explain the ministry’s priorities, policies and plans for the 100-days action plan programme.
http://allafrica.com/stories/201110140651.html
About Post Author
