The Veterinary and Livestock Department in Western province has started vaccinating animals against the contagious Bovine Pleuro Pneumonia (CBPP) in the area.
Provincial Veterinary Officer Dr. Naphy Banda says his department has received
about 450,000 dozes of CBPP vaccines meant for vaccinations of all animals in the
province.
Dr Banda told ZANIS in Mongu today that so far 50,000 cattle have been vaccinated in
Mongu district.
He said the only remaining areas in Mongu district are Ushaa, Ndanda, Sitoya and
Kama which are not accessible because they are still flooded.
Dr Banda said 16,000 cattle have also been vaccinated in Kaoma except for Winda camp
and some parts of Manyutu which are also still flooded.
He said his office has also sent the vaccines to Kalabo, Senanga and Lukulu while
Shangombo will receive its vaccines next week.
Dr. Banda disclosed that the province has recorded 91 deaths of animals from CBPP in
Senanga, Kalabo and Sesheke between January and June this year.
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