Fear grips herders in Adamawa as disease kills 1,000 cows

Fear grips herders in Adamawa as disease kills 1,000 cows

There is a growing fear among herders in Taraba State, where an outbreak of a severe bacterial disease (Hemorrhagic Septicaemia) has reportedly led to the death of over 1,000 cows.

The epidemic, which began in Gembu, Sardauna Local Government Area, has now spread to Gashaka Local Government Area, bordering Toungo Local Government Area in Adamawa State.

Dr. Aminu Suleiman Mohammed, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Livestock and Aquaculture in Adamawa State, spoke on the issue on Saturday.

He stated the ministry had raised surveillance and mobilized all Divisional Veterinary Officers (DVOs) to respond proactively to the outbreak.

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He was quoted in a report by Saharareporter as saying, “Following the outbreak of suspected Hemorrhagic Septicaemia, which has resulted in the death of over 1,000 cows in Sardauna Local Government Area, the Adamawa State Government has intensified monitoring and evaluation efforts across local governments bordering Taraba State.”

He added that the Ministry of Livestock and Aquaculture immediately summoned all DVOs to increase their efforts and closely monitor the situation to prevent the disease from spreading into Adamawa State.

Hemorrhagic Septicaemia is a bacterial disease that primarily affects cattle, buffaloes, goats, and pigs.

It is characterized by high fever, swelling (especially in the neck), depression, and difficulty in breathing.

According to Mohammed, the disease can cause the death of an infected animal within 24 hours.

Fear grips herders in Adamawa as disease kills 1,000 cows