Director of Veterinary Services, Cross River’s Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Dr Obi Patrick has warned Nigerians and state governments that anthrax knows no boundaries as it spreads. ALL AFRICA reports.
Patrick stated this warning during a chat with reporters on Monday in Calabar.Information Guide Nigeria
Dr Obi who was reacting to claims by some Nigerians that the disease could only be in the north said no state in the nation should assume that the deadly disease could not get to it but be prepared incase of any eventualities.
His words: “The disease which can affect man when he consumes affected meat or comes in contact with animals or materials that are contaminated can also affect a man when he inhales the spores of the pathogen.
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“As a state, we need to create awareness, let members of the public know that there is a disease outbreak that has been reported and be on the alert.
“For those who like to consume bush meat and hide (Pomo), you have to slow down now or only eat hide from approved abattoirs where you are sure that the meats are inspected by officials of the state government,” he said.NYSC Portal
According to Obi before the outbreak of the disease, the department of veterinary services in the state Ministry of Agriculture had control posts where all the animals coming into the state were stopped and checked.
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