Burkina Faso invests in animal health programs
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The government of Burkina Faso will spend over 2 billion CFA francs on animal health and breeding programs across the country.
The initiatives, launched in Kombissiri, include national vaccination and deworming campaigns, artificial insemination, and a system to digitally identify livestock. Captain Aboubacar Nacro, Director General of Veterinary Services, explained the programs aim to protect animal health, improve genetics, and track animal movement.
The country increased the number of diseases covered by vaccination from four in 2022 to ten in 2025, now including fish. These campaigns will affect over 18 million chickens, 5 million cattle, and more than 5 million small ruminants, as well as over 100,000 cattle and 15,000 pigs through artificial insemination. More than 300,000 cattle will receive electronic identification tags, helping owners recover stolen animals or lost herds.
Minister Amadou Dicko urged producers to prioritize national consumers, noting the government’s financial commitment to these programs. Minister Ismaël Sombié asked producers to follow government guidelines regarding animal sales.
