Oran: Over 10,000 Cattle Targeted in Preventive Vaccination Campaign

Launched at the close of last month, a preventive immunization campaign led by the agricultural services directorate in Oran is targeting over 10,000 cattle across various municipalities of the wilaya. The initiative seeks to maximize the protection of livestock against contagious diseases through widespread vaccination, regular farm health monitoring, and increased awareness among breeders to prevent outbreaks that could damage agricultural production and economic output. The local veterinary inspection has conducted outreach visits to remind professionals of necessary precautions, adherence to the vaccination schedule, and cooperation with veterinarians. This follows a previous sanitary campaign carried out between June and mid-August, which successfully vaccinated targeted cattle without recording any foot-and-mouth disease cases, utilizing resources from both public and private veterinary sectors. Additionally, veterinary services maintain close watch over lumpy skin disease, with no cases reported thus far in the wilaya. This mobilization aligns with agricultural ministry guidelines to bolster protection against transmissible livestock diseases spread through animal movement and livestock markets.