Log in

Have no account yet? Sign up

Create an account

I read and accept the terms of use.

Already have an account? Log in

Reset password

Remember your password? Log in

Terms of use

Terms of use dolor sit amet consectetur, adipisicing elit. Recusandae provident ullam aperiam quo ad non corrupti sit vel quam repellat ipsa quod sed, repellendus adipisci, ducimus ea modi odio assumenda.

Disclaimers

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur adipisicing elit. Sequi, cum esse possimus officiis amet ea voluptatibus libero! Dolorum assumenda esse, deserunt ipsum ad iusto! Praesentium error nobis tenetur at, quis nostrum facere excepturi architecto totam.

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur adipisicing elit. Inventore, soluta alias eaque modi ipsum sint iusto fugiat vero velit rerum.

Limitation on Liability

Sequi, cum esse possimus officiis amet ea voluptatibus libero! Dolorum assumenda esse, deserunt ipsum ad iusto! Praesentium error nobis tenetur at, quis nostrum facere excepturi architecto totam.

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur adipisicing elit. Inventore, soluta alias eaque modi ipsum sint iusto fugiat vero velit rerum.

Copyright Policy

Dolor sit amet consectetur adipisicing elit. Sequi, cum esse possimus officiis amet ea voluptatibus libero! Dolorum assumenda esse, deserunt ipsum ad iusto! Praesentium error nobis tenetur at, quis nostrum facere excepturi architecto totam.

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur adipisicing elit. Inventore, soluta alias eaque modi ipsum sint iusto fugiat vero velit rerum.

General

Sit amet consectetur adipisicing elit. Sequi, cum esse possimus officiis amet ea voluptatibus libero! Dolorum assumenda esse, deserunt ipsum ad iusto! Praesentium error nobis tenetur at, quis nostrum facere excepturi architecto totam.

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur adipisicing elit. Inventore, soluta alias eaque modi ipsum sint iusto fugiat vero velit rerum.

Do you agree to our terms? Sign up

Subscribe to the Newsletter

Join 10k+ people to get notified about new posts, news and tips.

Do not worry we don't spam!

Adamawa govt warns pet owners over rabies outbreak

Published on March 27, 2025 at 09:22 PM

The Adamawa State government has confirmed an outbreak of rabies, with cats being notably affected.

The Commissioner for Livestock and Aquaculture Development, Alhaji Tijjani Maksha, disclosed this in Yola on Thursday, assuring that steps are being taken to contain the spread.

Maksha explained that rabies, a fatal viral disease, primarily affects dogs and cats and can be transmitted to humans through bites from infected animals.

He urged pet owners, particularly those with cats and dogs, to ensure their animals receive vaccinations at government-approved veterinary clinics.

He also revealed that the ministry is awaiting the governor’s approval to initiate a statewide vaccination campaign targeting pets, especially cats.

Providing further details, the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Amin, stated that tests conducted at the National Veterinary Laboratory in Vom, Plateau State, showed that nine out of 19 sampled cats tested positive for rabies, indicating a concerning infection rate of nearly 50 percent among the feline population.

Dr. Bathilomeu Nyalas, Director of Veterinary Services, reported that three rabies-related deaths had been recorded in 2024.

He reassured the public that surveillance efforts are ongoing, with veterinary doctors deployed across all 21 Local Government Areas to monitor the situation.

Nyalas advised pet owners to watch for rabies symptoms in animals, such as abnormal behavior, excessive drooling, and high body temperature, urging them to seek veterinary care immediately if any signs appear.