Anthrax: Lagos identifies, destroys six infected animals

Medbury Medicals

The Lagos State government has confiscated, burned, and buried six animals infected with Anthrax disease to prevent the spread of the disease.

The Permanent Secretary in the state’s Ministry of Agriculture, Mrs. Olatokunbo Emokpae, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday.

She said the cases were discovered during surveillance of animals on Lagos Island and the Agege areas of the state.

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“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 stepped up.”

According to the permanent secretary, free vaccination activities and monitoring have been intensified across the state, while advising that suspicious symptoms in animals should be reported.

“Animal owners should 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 or 08180703010 or contact the Veterinary Epidemiologist on 08023328244.”

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