The Federal Government, on Tuesday, announced through the Deputy Director, Veterinary and Pests Control Services, Dr. Abdulkareem Durosinlorun that it had commenced the free vaccination of cattle, sheep and goats against anthrax to ensure the safety of livestock and prevent the spread of the disease to unaffected animals and humans. It said the vaccination was being done in collaboration with …

The Federal Government, on Monday, confirmed the first case of anthrax in Nigeria, stating that the disease was detected in a farm in Niger State. On 13th June, it was reported that the Federal Government alerted the general public to the outbreak of anthrax disease in some neighbouring countries within the West African sub-region and advised Nigerians to desist from …