The Government will not condone any act of uncleanliness and environmental degradation in the abattoir and neighbouring environment. There are Environmental Laws guiding abattoir operations. Waste water and blood generated from meat processing should be adequately passed through a treatment plant and not to be discharged in the public drains.
Another German State Reports Incidence of African Swine Fever
Small hairs grow on the snout of a wild boar at Neuhaus Wildlife Park (symbolic image). German officials confirmed the first case of African Swine Fever (ASF) in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia on Saturday, adding to the list of…
Veterinary Doctors Seek Collaboration with Lagos Health Ministry on One Health
NVMA Seeks Joint Action with Human Health Sector on AMR, Zoonotic Disease Surveillance Abayomi Pledges Support, Tasks Vets on Biosecurity, Data Integration In a bold push for stronger collaboration across human, animal, and environmental health systems, the Nigerian Veterinary Medical…
CGIAR: Deploying Scientific Tools to Ensure Food Security From Pests and Disease
World Pest Day is observed on June 6th to raise awareness about the impact of pests on human health, food, and the environment, and the role of R&D to combat pests. Plant pests and diseases cause up to 40…
Taraba Community Seeks Strict Enforcement of Open Grazing Prohibition Law
The Munga Dosso Community in Karim- Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba has appealed to the state government to ensure strict enforcement of its anti-open grazing law to address herders and farmers conflict in the state. Mr Robert Bukar, Youth…
Nestlé, Livestock Ministry to Launch Dairy Technical Skills Development Program
Nestlé Nigeria Plc has announce an ongoing collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development to launch a Dairy Technical Skills Development Program. This initiative, formalized through a Letter of Intent (LOI) signed today in commemoration of World Milk Day…
Lagos, Earthcare Nigeria To Partner On Abbatoir Waste Management
The Lagos State Government is set to partner with Earthcare Nigeria Limited for the proper utilisation and management of Abattoir Waste. This was revealed by the Permanent Secretary, Office of Environmental Services, Gaji Omobolaji Tajudeen, at the opening ceremony of…
PRESASS 2024: Aviation Minister Keyamo Tasks Participants On Downscaling Climate Information as Workshop Closes
The Nigerian Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has tasked participants at the Regional Forum Workshop on Seasonal Forecasts of Agro-hydro-climatic characteristics of the rainy season for the Sudanian and Sahelian zones of West Africa and the…
Nigeria Wildlife Protection Bill Passes First Reading
Niigeria’s new Endangered Species Conservation and Protection Bill passed its first reading in the House of Representatives on Monday, February 26. Wild Africa Fund said that the new Bill aims to tackle wildlife trafficking, protect endangered species, and ensure Nigerian…
WCS commends Customs on fight against illegal wildlife trade
The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) has commended the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) on efforts made by the service to combat illegal wildlife trade through its arrests of suspected traffickers. Elisha Bello, Counter Wildlife Trafficking Adviser with the WCS in Calabar…
