April 27, 2024
The Agricultural and Forestry Defense Agency of the State of Amazonas (Adaf) warns livestock farmers that the last vaccination campaign against foot-and-mouth disease ends next Tuesday (30) and the deadline will not be extended.
According to Ordinance 665 of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (Mapa), of March 21, 2024, from May onwards, the sale or storage of foot-and-mouth disease vaccines will not be permitted in Amazonas, as well as in 15 other states. and in the Federal District.
We have been warning producers since the beginning of the campaign. There is no possibility of extending vaccination. Those who have not yet been vaccinated have until Tuesday to purchase the vaccines and immunize their flock”, warns the CEO of Adaf, José Omena.
The vaccines are available in agricultural houses registered with the municipality and in 41 offices of the Institute for Sustainable Agricultural and Forestry Development of the State of Amazonas (Idam), where there are no authorized resellers.
Foot-and-mouth disease harms producers, entrepreneurs and rural families, causing the loss of production, the compulsory sacrifice of animals and the closure of properties. Therefore, replacing vaccination with other measures is positive for the economy, livestock farmers and society.
With information from the consultancy
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