Government addresses concerns raised over planned livestock vaccination
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development has come to alleviate the fears about the planned livestock vaccination nationwide
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development has come to alleviate the fears about the planned livestock vaccination nationwide.
Agriculture CS Andrew Karanja said the initiative was motivated by the global demand for animal products, thus the need to maintain the health and wellness of livestock in the country.
“In order to control preventable diseases, livestock vaccination is not only a vital tool for preventing the spread of infectious diseases but also a key factor in ensuring the long-term sustainability of the agricultural sector.
By reducing the risk of disease outbreaks, vaccination helps maintain healthy herds, enhances productivity, and safeguards the health of consumers,” Karanja said.
The CS stated that the vaccination drive targeted 22 million cattle against foot and mouth disease (FMD) and 50 million sheep and goats against PPR.
He further assured that the vaccines are secure and would be supplied by the Kenya Vaccine Production Institute (KEVEVAPI), which he added has been certified by Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and approved by the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH).
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“As the competent authority in charge of Veterinary Services, I call upon the public to disregard and ignore the malicious and unfounded allegations that this noble initiative by the Government is related to global warming,” the CS stated.
The CS’s statement came a day after Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka called on Kenyans and the international community to reject the vaccination plan.
During a press address on Friday, November 15, the Azimio leader claimed that the vaccination plan was part of a bigger agenda by multinational companies to introduce GMO meats to the market.
According to Kalonzo, the vaccines to be used in the nationwide exercise were procured from companies with interests in GMO foods.
He alleged that the vaccination was, therefore, an experiment aimed at taming the population of cows in the country.
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