Victor Ezeja
Officials of the Lagos State Government have identified six animals infected with Anthrax disease, and subsequently burnt and buried them to prevent its spread.
This was disclosed in a statement signed by Mrs. Olatokunbo Emokpae, Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture.
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According to the statement, the cases were discovered during surveillance of animals on Lagos Island and Agege.
Emokpae however, disclosed that “no case of human infection has either been identified or reported since the discovery of Anthrax disease in Lagos. Human and animal surveillance activities have been stepped up.”
She said vaccination activities and monitoring have also been intensified. And animal owners to take advantage of the exercise by coming forward with their herd for inoculation.
“Please report cases of symptoms in animals to the Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture Director of Veterinary Services via telephone on 08023427594, 08180703010 or contact the Veterinary Epidemiologist on 08023328244,” the statement added.
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