Preventive Veterinary Medicine could be described in general terms, as all efforts geared towards preventing the occurrence of diseases in animals. The practice of preventive medicine is species specific, since different species are affected by different disease agents in relation to their environment. Therefore, preventive veterinary medicine explores the opportunity of breaking the chain of […]

The focus of this column today is to educate the general public on the relevant provisions of the Animal Disease (Control) Act, 2022 that safeguards animal welfare in Nigeria. The Animal Disease (control) Act 2022 is a comprehensive legal provisions that borders on many thematic areas that has to do with animal health, biosecurity animal […]

The success of any endeavor, no matter how noble, depends on legal frameworks which stipulate the obligation of all stakeholders and disciplinary measures that would be meted out to offenders.Animal welfare regulation in Nigeria derives from the United Nations Declaration on Animal Rights 1978, which states as follows:Universal declaration of animal rights was solemnly proclaimed […]