A local Veterinarian in the Omaheke Region, Dr Punaa Kazapua has encouraged farmers to move away from the traditional way of handling animal medicine as this makes them less effective.

Dr Kazapua says that animal drugs are expensive and if the cold chain is not properly followed from retailers to livestock, it results in farmers spending more as the livestock health will not improve. 

Speaking at a farmer's information session at Tallismanus in the Otjombinde Constituency, Dr Kazapua says farmers should arm themselves with the correct handling of animal medication. 

If properly administered, the vaccination will improve the livestock's health conditions and yield good results.

He further advised farmers to vaccinate and deworm livestock with mandatory state vaccines annually. 

Dr Kazapua said experts in the animal medicine industry need to help farmers with the necessary information regarding the handling of drugs.

Farmers at the gathering were also told to look out for ticks and flies and to control them accordingly.