The training, held at The Gambia Horse and Donkey Trust at Makasutu in Brikama, also attracted a group of young people referred to as -‘Future Vets.’
The capacity building was in light of the recent maggot wounds / fly strike epidemic on animals mainly dogs, horses, donkeys, sheep and cattle among other animal species.
The trained was geared towards looking at the best possible treatment methods and prevention for livestock assistants, paravets and farmers alike. As part of the training, each participant was presented with a basic kit to help them treat these issues in the field.
At the event, Dr. Kebba Daffeh, who is a veterinary expert, elaborated on some of the challenges they hve been face within the country regarding fly attacks.
He noted that this is not only affecting dogs but other animal species, though it is most common in dogs.
“This is probably why we are capitalising on animal injuries.”
Dr. Daffeh, however, revealed that the fly attack is not a new phenomenon but that the way it struck this year is ‘unprecedented.’
“We have never seen fly attacks of this magnitude and many of our dogs and other animals have died as a result of the attacks. To a point, it became everyone’s concern.” he said.
The charity, he added, has been receiving cases of fly attacks and they’ve also prepared their own formula on how to successfully deal with cases of fly attacks.
For his part, Edrisa Nyassi, a senior paravet at The Gambia Horse and Donkey Trust, acknowledged that they have received many maggot cases, especially during the past rainy season till now.
Also speaking, Madam Claudette Sarr-krook from the Care Natural African Beauty Foundation, gave a detailed slide presentation on the significance and use of Aloe Vera medicine.
