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BREAKING: Warning As #Anthrax Deadly Virus Officially Hits Nigeria
BREAKING: Warning As #Anthrax Deadly Virus Officially Hits Nigeria—-The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has announced the confirmation of an anthrax case in Niger State, Nigeria.
A statement on Monday by Dr Columba Vakuru, Chief Veterinary Officer of Nigeria,
Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, explained that on 14th of July, 2023 the Office of the Chief Veterinary Officer of Nigeria was notified of animals manifesting symptoms of suspected case of anthrax in a farm in Suleja, Niger State.
Vakuru said the case was in a multi-specie animal farm comprising cattle, sheep and goats located at Gajiri, along Abuja-Kaduna express way Suleja LGA Niger State, where some of the animals had symptoms including oozing of blood from their body openings – anus, nose, eyes and ears.
He explained that a Rapid Response team comprising federal and states One Health Professional Team visited the farm to conduct preliminary investigations and collected samples from the sick animals. Subsequent laboratory tests by the National Veterinary Research Institute laboratory confirmed the diagnosis, marking the first recorded case of anthrax in Nigeria in recent years and after the report of an outbreak of anthrax in Northern Ghana few weeks ago.
He said all animals affected in the farm have died.
According to the statement, “Anthrax is caused by the spore-forming bacterium Bacillus anthracis, which primarily affects animals such as cattle, sheep, and goats but can also infect humans who come into direct contact with infected animals or contaminated animal products, such as meat, wool, or hides.
“Inhalation anthrax may occur through the inhalation of spores, while cutaneous anthrax can result from contact with contaminated materials or through open wounds.”
He further added that the Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development in collaboration with the Niger state government has taken proactive measures to ensure the outbreak is controlled and contained quickly in Nigeria.
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This include;Quarantine of the affected farm; Deployment of anthrax spore vaccines to the affected and adjoining farms to vaccinate in-contact animals;
Educating the farm workers of the affected farms on symptoms, preventive measures and what to do when encounter with suspected case.
He noted that Plans were also underway to conduct nationwide vaccination of cattle, sheep and goats against anthrax, adding that surveillance of anthrax will be heightened in livestock farms, markets and abattoirs.
He said public awareness campaigns on anthrax would be intensified.
Chief Veterinary Officer of Nigeria, therefore urged all livestock owners to remain vigilant and promptly report any suspicious illness or deaths in their animals and avoid contact with sick or dead animals and their products.
As part of preventive measures, he enjoined the public, “To Exercise caution when buying animals – cows, camels, sheep, goats, and other livestock – from Nigerian states bordering Benin, Chad, and Niger, and from Ghana and Togo via waterways.
“Not slaughter animals at home, rather make use of abattoirs or slaughter slabs.
“To avoid contact with meat/bush meat or animal by-products such as skin, hides (“kpomo”) and milk of a sick or dead animal.
“NOT SLAUGHTER sick animals. Slaughtering the sick animal can expose the anthrax spores which can be inhaled by humans if the animal is infected with anthrax.
“NOT EAT products from sick or dead animals.
“Hunters SHOULD NOT pick sick or dead animals from the bush or forest to be sold for human consumption.
“Report any incidence of sudden death of animals to the nearest veterinary authorities or the State Ministry of Agriculture.”
He stated that “Vaccination is the most effective preventive measure against anthrax in livestock. Consult with a veterinarian to develop a vaccination schedule suitable for your specific livestock.
“Use personal protective equipment (gloves, facemasks, goggles, boots) when handling sick animals.
“Regularly monitor livestock for any sign of sickness or unusual behaviour.
“Immediately report cases of animals bleeding from body openings to veterinary authorities, or agriculture extension workers. Note: The blood of an anthraxinfected animal DOES NOT CLOT.”
He assured that all necessary steps would be taken to contain the disease and the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development through the Department of Veterinary and Pest Control Services would continue to provide updates on the situation of the disease
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