The Lagos State Government says it Six animals infected with Anthrax have been confiscated, burnt and buried in Lagos State
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture, Mrs Olatokunbo Emokpae, made this known in a statement on Sunday, saying it was to prevent its spread.
Emokpae said the cases were discovered during surveillance of animals on Lagos Island and Agege.
According to her, no case of human infection had either been identified or reported since the discovery of the disease in Lagos.
She said human and animal surveillance activities had been stepped up, adding tha free vaccination and monitoring have been intensified.
“Animal owners should take advantage of the exercise by coming forward with their herd for inoculation.
‘“Please report cases of symptoms in animals to the Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture Director of Veterinary Services via telephone on 08023427594, 08180703010 or contact the Veterinary Epidemiologist on 08023328244,” she said.
