The Deputy Head of the National Food Safety and Reference Laboratory at the Veterinary Services Department, Dr Benjamin Kissi Sasu, has emphasised that farmers and traders moving livestock must possess official movement permits to help prevent the spread of animal diseases.
Dr Sasu stated that the permit system is a critical component of efforts to prevent the spread of animal diseases across regions.
He explained that the movement permit is not merely a formality but a vital disease surveillance tool that allows veterinary authorities to track and control the movement of animals.
This, he noted, helps prevent the spread of contagious diseases that could harm public health and the livestock industry.
