Drought mitigation is critical for livestock based rural economies

Livestock and wild animals are the biggest causalities when there is drought. The current efforts by the Government through the ministries of Livestock and Regional Development to mitigate negative effects on animal health must be lauded. The veterinarians should provide technical leadership by supporting the policymakers.

Veterinarians in Government and private sector must fully employ their skills to save animals from the foreseen suffering through planning and employing appropriate technologies to prevent losses to animal owners and safeguard animal health and welfare.