Comprehensive Health Campaign for South American Sheep and Camelids in the Cusco Region

The Cusco Regional Government, through the Regional Agriculture Management, is launching a comprehensive health campaign in November to address the health and sanitation of over 230,000 South American sheep and camelids in thirteen provinces of the region. The campaign includes disinfection of pens and roosts, as well as internal and external deworming, to eliminate sources of infection and prevent reinfestation. This initiative aims to strengthen livestock production, guarantee healthy food for the population, and promote sustainable health practices among agricultural producers.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Cusco Regional Government will conduct a comprehensive health campaign starting in November, targeting over 230,000 South American sheep and camelids in thirteen provinces.
  • The campaign includes disinfection of pens and roosts to eliminate sources of infection and prevent reinfestation, ensuring a hygienic and safe environment for breeding.
  • Deworming campaigns will address internal and external parasites that affect animal health, improving appetite, weight, and livestock productivity.
  • Training and community awareness actions will be implemented to promote sustainable health practices and proper animal management.
  • The campaign aims to strengthen livestock production, guarantee healthy food for the population, and promote sustainable health practices among agricultural producers.
  • The Cusco Regional Government reaffirms its commitment to agricultural producers, promoting healthy, competitive, and sustainable livestock farming in the region.

Statistics:

  • Over 230,000 South American sheep and camelids will be targeted in the health campaign.
  • The campaign will focus on thirteen provinces in the Cusco Region.
  • Disinfection of pens and roosts will be performed to eliminate sources of infection and prevent reinfestation.
  • Internal and external deworming will be conducted to address parasites affecting animal health.
  • Training and community awareness actions will be implemented to promote sustainable health practices.
  • The campaign aims to improve livestock productivity, resulting in better quality meat, wool, and milk.

Sources:

  • Cusco Regional Government, through the Regional Agriculture Management.
  • "Comprehensive Health Campaign for South American Sheep and Camelids in the Cusco Region".
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