The
National Livestock Owners Association (NaLOA) with support from Gambia
Livestock Marketing Agency (GLMA) has embarked on a nationwide sensitisation
tour to sensitise stakeholders on the forthcoming national livestock show.
The
first leg of the meetings was held with district livestock dealers association
and district authorities in Kerr Jarga Jobe, Njaba Kunda and Farafenni in North
Bank Region.
The
meetings discussed among other things the creation of cattle tracts, grazing
land and drinking points for cattle.
Ebrima
Jallow, president of National Livestock Owners Association, said the meetings
discussed the progress and challenges confronting livestock sub-sector, and
livestock dealers were also informed of the forthcoming livestock show and the
importance of their participation in the show.
He
said the participation of more farmers in livestock production would make ram
affordable and enhance farmers’ capacity and would as well diversify their
source of earning.
Mr
Jallow also called on the farming community to avoid encroachment of cattle
tracts and ensure easy passage of cattle to grazing land.
He
hailed NEMA project for funding the recent two-month cattle vaccination
campaign against trans-boundary cattle disease, saying the vaccination would
improve animal health and productivity.
Ousman
Jallow, public relations officer, expressed the need for stakeholders to join
their efforts in promoting animal health and welfare.
Ebou
Bah, regional chairperson of NBR chapter, called on livestock farmers to join
the livestock association.
Chief
Alagie Jagne of Central Badibou thanked the National Livestock Owners
Association for the foresight in strengthening animal production.
He
called on the shepherds and herders to work with district authorities to have
easy access to grazing land.
Chief
Jagne thanked the livestock association for halting cattle and animal thief in
the country.
Demba
Jallow of Pallen Fula in Lower Badibou and Dembo Naffie Jaiteh of Njaba Kunda
called on the national executive to strengthen public awareness on the
importance of issuing authentic animal permit and ensure that it is easily
available at all times.
Amadou
Jallow, chairperson of Central Badibou Livestock Dealers Association, assured
of their unflinching support to boost animal health and promote transparency
and accountability of resources.
