June 12, 2023 The FMARD Permanent Secretary Dr.
Ernest Afolabi Umakhihe in a statement issued on Monday, explained that the disease which has claimed some lives, is a bacterial disease that affects both animals and man, that is a zoonotic disease.The Nigerian government through the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has alerted the general public on the outbreak of Anthrax in some neighbouring countries within the West African sub-region; specifically, Northern Ghana bordering Burkina Faso and Togo.
“People can get infected with anthrax spores if they come in contact with infected animals or contaminated animal products. “Annual vaccinations with anthrax spore vaccines are available at National Veterinary Research Institute Vom, Plateau State and is the cheapest and easiest means of prevention and control of the disease in animals.
“The general public is strongly advised to desist from the consumption of hides , smoked meat and bush meat as they pose serious risk until the situation is brought under control.”
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