08/02/2025
A livestock vaccination campaign like the one being undertaken by the Nyakach Sub County Veterinary Office at Pap Onditi starting on Monday 10 February 2025 and using their staff as well as registered and retained private animal health practitioners has a host of benefits to livestock and their owners as can be enumerated below:
Prevents Disease Outbreaks – Vaccination protects animals from deadly diseases like foot-and-mouth disease, anthrax, and rabies.
Boosts Animal Immunity – Helps animals develop resistance to infections, reducing illness and mortality rates.
Improves Productivity – Healthy animals grow faster, produce more milk, meat, and eggs, and have better reproduction rates.
Reduces Treatment Costs – Preventing diseases through vaccination is cheaper than treating sick animals with antibiotics and other medications.
Protects Human Health – Some animal diseases (zoonotic diseases) can spread to humans, and vaccination helps reduce this risk.
Enhances Market Value – Vaccinated animals are healthier, fetch higher prices, and meet market standards for local and export trade.
Prevents Economic Losses – Disease outbreaks can wipe out entire herds, leading to financial losses for farmers.
Supports Food Security – Healthy livestock ensure a steady supply of animal products, contributing to nutrition and livelihoods.
Reduces Antibiotic Resistance – Preventing diseases minimizes the need for antibiotics, helping to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
Required by Law in Some Cases – Some vaccinations, like rabies, are mandatory to comply with government regulations and public health policies.
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