FAO delivers animal plague vaccine to Kyrgyzstan
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The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) provided Kyrgyzstan with 1.5 million doses of vaccine against peste des petits ruminants (PPR), a contagious viral disease affecting sheep and goats.
The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan received the vaccines through cooperation with the FAO. FAO representative Oleg Guchgeldiev oversaw the delivery of the vaccine, which was manufactured at the Hester Biosciences Africa Limited plant in Tanzania and meets international standards.
The Ministry plans to use the vaccine in a nationwide campaign to protect sheep and goat populations from the disease. Veterinary Service laboratories will monitor animal immune responses after vaccination to assess the program’s effectiveness. PPR poses a significant threat to livestock, and vaccination is considered crucial for maintaining animal health and preventing outbreaks in the country. This vaccine delivery is part of a broader effort to improve livestock health in Kyrgyzstan.
The country is working to achieve epizootic stability and is also pursuing initiatives to combat other animal diseases like brucellosis and echinococcosis with assistance from international organizations.
