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𝐎𝐦𝐧𝐢 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐤 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐮 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 Omni Agrik Specialities Limited, in partnership with the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) and the Plateau State Department of Veterinary Services (DVS), recently wrapped up a six-day training program for 30 Community Animal Health Workers (CAHWs) in Jos, Plateau State. The training, held from December 12–17, 2024, focused on improving veterinary services in six Local Government Areas (LGAs): Wase, Shendam, Riyom, Bokkos, Mangu, and Bassa. This program addressed key challenges, such as limited access to veterinary care and frequent livestock diseases, which affect the income and food security of rural families. Participants were trained to diagnose, treat, and prevent animal diseases, while also learning to monitor and report health issues in their communities. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐝: ✔️ How to identify and treat common animal diseases ✔️ Vaccination techniques and proper drug use ✔️ Better ways to care for livestock, including feeding and housing ✔️ Disease surveillance and reporting to senior veterinarians ✔️ Fighting antimicrobial resistance 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬: Participants showed great improvement in their skills and knowledge after the training. Each trainee received a starter kit with the tools needed to start working right away. Stronger partnerships were built between the trainees and senior veterinary officers, ensuring they have guidance and support when needed. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬: The training used real-life examples and practical exercises to make learning easy and effective. It was delivered in both English and Hausa to ensure everyone understood the concepts. Trainees left feeling more confident and ready to help their communities. 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐬: Organize follow-up training to keep improving their skills. Expand the program to more LGAs to support other communities. Monitor the trainees’ progress to see the impact on their work. Provide tools like phones to help them report diseases and communicate better with supervisors. This training is a big step toward healthier livestock, better incomes for rural families, and improved food security in Plateau State. Omni Agrik Specialities Limited is proud to play a role in building stronger and healthier communities. #AnimalHealth #LivestockCare #RuralDevelopment #CommunitySupport #OmniAgrik #PlateauState #Sustainability

Smt. Alka Upadhyaya, Secretary of the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, GoI, emphasized the importance of livestock health and timely vaccinations at the Conclave on “Dialogue for Holistic Development of the Livestock Sector in the North East Region.” She highlighted the sector's fragility and praised Mobile Veterinary Units's success in reaching farmers who otherwise struggle to access veterinary care. Additionally, she noted the potential in piggery and poultry, urging greater focus on advancing the poultry sector and branding the livestock sector as India’s “Sunshine Sector. #PiggeryDevelopment #LivestockSuccess #NERLivestock #FarmersWelfare #AnimalHusbandry

Here's my 2024 LinkedIn Rewind, by Coauthor.studio: 2024 reinforced what six years of veterinary practice has taught me: the most powerful impact comes from combining clinical expertise with community education. Key Achievements: 1. Expanded Community Health Impact - Led World Antimicrobial Awareness Week outreach in Lugbe, Abuja - Developed comprehensive educational programs for poultry farmers - Strengthened advocacy for responsible antibiotic use in livestock 2. Enhanced Veterinary Services - Advanced preventive care protocols at Kingston Agrovet - Implemented structured farmer education programs - Developed practical guidelines for day-old chick management 3. Strengthened One Health Initiatives - Advocated for integrated approach to animal and human health - Enhanced collaboration between veterinary and public health sectors - Advanced community understanding of antimicrobial resistance Three posts that captured our mission: 1. "Preventing Common Poultry Diseases" "Prevention isn't just about reacting when birds fall ill, it's about setting up a system that keeps your birds healthy from day one." https://lnkd.in/dPJQPyDi 2. "Game-Changing Tips for Healthy Day-Old Chicks" "The brooding stage is the most important stage in the life of chicks. Once you get it right, the outcome of your birds will be very good." https://lnkd.in/dsNFAR-u 3. "One Health Day Reflection" "Health is a shared currency that impacts us all, and each of us has a role to play in its protection." https://lnkd.in/dHg2kitq Looking ahead: 2025 will focus on expanding our preventive care protocols while strengthening the fight against antimicrobial resistance. The future of livestock health depends on both clinical excellence and community education. To every farmer working to improve animal health through better practices: your commitment to prevention over treatment is building a stronger, more sustainable future for livestock farming. #veterinarymedicine #poultryfarming #OneHealth #AMR -- Get your 2024 LinkedIn Rewind! Go to coauthor.studio

A Welcome Development in Animal Health Services: The African Union Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) and the Global Alliance for Livestock Veterinary Medicines (GALVmed) have joined forces to enhance animal health services and vaccine uptake across African Union member states. 🌍💉 This development aligns perfectly with the Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) ongoing work, which is focused on the prevention and detection of diseases, and transformation of livestock production and health by enhancing capacities along value chains. 🐄🌾 It also resonates with the objectives of the GF-TADs Strategy for 2021-2025, which emphasizes prioritization, development and application of global, regional and sub-regional strategies, capacity building, communication and advocacy, as well as partnerships for resource mobilization. 📚🌐 The Partnership and Financing Panel (PFP) of the GF-TADs, which was established to work towards achieving these goals, is actively contributing to this cause. Both AU-IBAR and GALVmed are important partners of FAO and the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) in these efforts under the GF-TADs umbrella. 🤝 Looking forward to seeing more of these partnerships to tackle transboundary animal diseases. 🐾🔬 #fao #gftads #transboundaryanimaldiseases #animalhealth #auibar #galvmed #SustainableLivestock  #TransformingTogether  #GlobalDialogueToAction #FAOLivestock

Advancing veterinary parasitology in Africa for increased control of animal parasitic illnesses is the focus of the next World Association for the Advancement of Veterinary Parasitology African Network (WAAVP-AN), which is about to debut from 26-27 in Cotonou, Benin. Register https://bit.ly/45r4je9 for the launch, and let’s work together to improve animal welfare and sustainable livestock production in Africa. Additionally, the first call for proposals will be announced during the two-day event; hence, if you are a veterinary parasitology enthusiast who wishes to truly influence the wellbeing and health of animals, join the WAAVP-AN by applying for the grants and becoming a member of the Network. The grant aims to assist training and development programs, improve cross-border collaboration and effect, and promote creative research in veterinary parasitology. Recipients of the grant will be able to fund projects that have a significant impact, network with leading experts and organizations, and support livestock production and animal in a more significant manner. Register one, Register all! Remember June 26 and 27, in Cotonou, Benin. #WAAVPAN #Sustainablelivestock #AnimalWelfare #AfricanVetParasitology

A new study calls for a moratorium on modern industrial animal agriculture facilities due to significant human health risks from zoonotic diseases. These facilities are breeding grounds for pathogens that could lead to the next pandemic. FOIA documents reveal the AVMA’s collusion with industry to legitimize cruel mass killing methods, such as ventilation shutdown plus (VSD+) that involves sealing up buildings, pumping in heat, and waiting for the animals inside to die after many hours. https://lnkd.in/d9zt4p7q Veterinarians have the power to oppose these cruel practices and advocate for the best interests of all species. More than 2,000 veterinarians have signed onto Veterinarians Against Ventilation Shutdown to urge the AVMA to reclassify this method of depopulation as “not recommended.” If you're an AVMA member, contact your AVMA Delegate and voice your disapproval. If you are not a veterinarian, please share this with your veterinarian and encourage them to contact their delegate. Visit https://lnkd.in/g8S5rpr9 to find out more and take action today! #onehealth #foodtruth #farmtofork #farmtotable #animalscience #vetmed #nomv #veterinarian #veterinarymedicine #vetstudent #veterinarystudent #vegan

🌍 𝐕𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐕𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤: 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 🌍 A Custom Market Insights™ excited to announce the release of our latest market research report of "veterinary vaccine market" The veterinary vaccine market is booming as awareness of animal health, zoonotic diseases, and pet ownership grows. Innovations in vaccine technology are paving the way for more effective and accessible solutions for both pets and livestock. 📈 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬: - Increased demand for companion animal vaccines - Strong emphasis on livestock vaccines to enhance food security - Expansion opportunities in emerging markets As animal health remains a top priority, this market is one to watch for future innovation and investment! 🐾💉 📩 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐮𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐲 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐫 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐰𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 :https://lnkd.in/e4rkAx9P #VeterinaryVaccine #AnimalHealth #MarketGrowth #PetCare #Biotechnology

The government has prepared the draft Standard Veterinary Treatment Guidelines (SVTGs) to standardise methods throughout the quickly expanding animal health industry. The standards were finalised last week following a two-day workshop in New Delhi that brought together 78 key stakeholders from various veterinary and animal health organisations. The guidelines cover 274 diseases across 12 major livestock species, according to an official release. The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying's Secretary, Alka Upadhyaya, emphasised the industry's vital role in sustaining lives and guaranteeing food security. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gbdV4w3s Renuka Abraham Swarna Jain Felina Das Arnav Bose Priyal Jain Manisha Arora Rahul Parekh Vinita Jagtiani Geetika Kaura Astha Agarwal Richard Shane Hammish Tanvi Shetty #StandardVeterinaryGuidelines #AnimalHealth #VeterinaryStandards #FoodSecurity #LivestockHealth #VeterinaryCare #AnimalHusbandry #SustainableLivestock #GovernmentInitiative

While the H5N1 bird flu mainly affects wild migratory water birds and domestic poultry, bird flu viruses can spread (less frequently) to mammals, including cats and humans. Recent investigations implicate food as a source of infection for cats, most often unpasteurized milk and raw or undercooked meat (e.g., poultry). Cats can contract bird flu by:  🐾 Drinking raw or unpasteurized milk.  🐾 Eating raw eggs.  🐾 Eating raw, undercooked, or uncooked freeze-dried meat or animal products (including retail pet diets that contain raw meat).  🐾 Hunting and eating wild birds.  🐾 Direct contact with infected dairy cows.  If you suspect your cat has bird flu, call your veterinary or emergency veterinary clinic—before taking cats in to be seen—and describe any clinical signs you have noticed so that the veterinary team can be ready when the patient arrives.  Tell the veterinarian about any contact your cat has had with livestock, poultry, or wildlife. Tell the veterinarian if your cat has had any raw or unpasteurized milk or raw or undercooked meat.  Limit your cat’s contact with immunocompromised individuals if any exposure to the virus is possible.  For our full guide on pets and Avian influenza A (H5N1), visit our blog: https://lnkd.in/gSw48dSU 🐾 🐾 🐾 🐾 Boundary Bay Veterinary Specialty Hospital is a veterinary specialty, emergency and critical care hospital in Surrey, BC. We offer specialized veterinary care and 24/7/365 emergency and critical care services to provide peace-of-mind to pet owners and to support primary care veterinarians. As a VECCS Level 1 certified hospital, we are capable of handling even the most critical, life-threatening emergencies and trauma, with specialists on staff and on-call to handle any medical or surgical issue your pet may be experiencing. No referral is required. Should your pet experience a life-threatening emergency, come directly to our hospital. 🐾 🐾 🐾 🐾 #momentsmatter #vetmedicine #vetspeciality #vetemergencycare #vetspecialists

Prevention and solution for Lumpy Skin Disease in cattle! Take proper care of your livestock and keep them healthy. #LumpySkinDisease #AnimalHusbandry #Vaccination #Gyandhara #Livestock #CattleFeed #Farmers #PashuPalak #CattleCare #Veterinary #LumpySkinDisease