Muscat: A 20-day specialized training course focusing on animal health and welfare has concluded in the Jiblah district of Ibb province. The course aimed to enhance veterinary care and prevent the spread of epidemic and infectious diseases among livestock.
According to Yemen News Agency, the training program involved 18 participants from Jiblah, equipping them with both theoretical and practical knowledge in various aspects of animal health. This included disease diagnosis, proper animal nutrition, vaccine storage, routine immunization, occupational safety, and the handling of veterinary medicines. A key component of the course was a practical field visit to livestock grazing areas in different parts of the district to provide hands-on experience.
During the closing ceremony, Jiblah District Director Sultan Al-Shajae emphasized the significance of such training programs in advancing the agricultural and livestock sectors. He noted that enhancing the skills of local personnel is essential for serving farmers and livestock breeders, thus supporting food security and improving the economic conditions of rural families. Al-Shajae also commended the organizations involved in the course for their efforts in building young people's capabilities and equipping them with professional skills beneficial to their communities.
Dr. Mohammed Al-Qadri, director of the Agricultural Projects Financing Unit in the province, stated that the course is part of broader programs and initiatives designed to support agricultural and livestock development. These efforts aim to raise veterinary awareness in rural districts, mitigate animal diseases, and boost livestock production. He reiterated the institution's dedication to expanding training and capacity-building programs in various fields to address the needs of rural communities and develop qualified local personnel skilled in veterinary care and livestock extension services.
The course was organized by the local authority, the General Mobilization, Bonyan Development Foundation, and Jiblah Multi-Purpose Agricultural Cooperative Society, with backing from the province's Project Financing Unit.