CBPP Outbreak Affects 17 Nigerian States With 131 Cases
Federal Government declares emergency over contagious bovine pleuropneumonia outbreak, with 17 states affected and 131 outbreaks recorded. Minister of Livestock Development Idi Mukhtar Maiha warns the disease poses serious threat to livestock sector, capable of wiping out entire herds with mortality rates up to 50%. The highly infectious respiratory disease affects cattle and water buffalo, spreading through droplets from infected animals. Economic impact is significant, as the livestock sector contributes substantially to Nigeria's agricultural economy. Technical working group established to develop elimination framework. Control measures include widespread vaccination, strengthened surveillance, quarantine protocols, and livestock movement restrictions. Farmers nationwide urged to implement biosecurity measures immediately. Will this outbreak affect meat prices and your food budget in coming months?