The Adamawa State Government has heightened surveillance and is preparing a large-scale vaccination campaign to combat Hemorrhagic Septicaemia, a disease suspected to have killed over 1,000 cows in neighboring Taraba State. Dr. Suleiman Aminu, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Livestock and Aquaculture, disclosed this to journalists on Saturday in Yola.
According to Aminu, the disease has claimed the lives of numerous cows in Sardauna Local Government Area of Taraba, which shares a border with Adamawa.
To prevent the spread of the disease, the ministry has directed Divisional Veterinary Officers to intensify efforts and conduct thorough examinations. Although laboratory tests are still underway, Taraba authorities have confirmed plans for a mass vaccination campaign.
Aminu explained that Hemorrhagic Septicaemia is a bacterial disease primarily affecting cattle, buffaloes, goats, and pigs, characterized by symptoms such as high fever, swelling, depression, and difficulty breathing, leading to death within 24 hours. The ministry has submitted a memo to Governor Ahmadu Fintiri for approval to procure drugs for mass vaccinations. Aminu urged Adamawa residents to remain vigilant and report suspected cases to the ministry or veterinary officials.