Completion of Preparations in Northern State for Launching the Free National Animal Vaccination Campaign

The Higher Council for Animal and Fish Wealth and Pastures in the Northern State has completed its arrangements to launch the free national vaccination campaign against animal epidemics in the Northern State. This campaign is being implemented by the SIMIT Center (International Center for Maize and Wheat Improvement in Sudan) in collaboration with the Higher Council for Animal and Fish Wealth and Pastures as part of the food security initiative and sustainable agricultural systems approach in Sudan, funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development. The campaign will run from October 14 to October 30 and will initially cover the localities of Dongola, Al-Burgaig, Al-Qolid, Al-Dabba, and Merowe.

Dr. Al-Tayeb Habibullah Al-Tayeb, the Secretary-General of the Higher Council for Animal and Fish Wealth and Pastures in the Northern State, confirmed in a statement that the campaign will be launched from the Arti Island in Dongola on the morning of Monday, October 14.

Completion of Preparations in Northern State for Launching the Free National Animal Vaccination Campaign

The campaign aims to vaccinate 600,000 heads of sheep, goats, and cattle. Dr. Al-Tayeb emphasized that this initiative aligns with the interest in animal products, aiming to raise production and productivity while enhancing healthcare for livestock. He described livestock as a growing herd and a renewable resource that contributes to self-sufficiency in meat and dairy products, significantly improving the living conditions of families, especially as the campaign coincides with the onset of winter.

The primary goal is to ensure that the Northern State remains free from deadly animal diseases by sustainably strengthening the herd's immunity to enhance productivity. Dr. Al-Tayeb noted that the campaign will initially utilize over 100,000 doses for sheep and goats and more than 10,000 doses for cattle. He emphasized that this initiative represents a significant opportunity for farmers and livestock breeders to access veterinary services and consultations.