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Govt to focus on operationalisation of livestock disease-free zones

Govt to focus on operationalisation of livestock disease-free zones
By Kabanda Chulu in Kitwe
Fri 28 May 2010, 07:50 CAT

LIVESTOCK and fisheries minister Bradford Machila has said the government will this year focus on the operationalisation of the livestock disease-free zones and establishment of fish breeding and distribution centres in high potential zones.

In his message to mark the 53rd Copperbelt Mining, Agricultural and Commercial Show (CMACS), Machila stated that this year’s theme 2010: a new decade with renewed hope was appropriate since the creation of his ministry had given hope to the development of the livestock and fisheries industry.

“Last year, the ministry embarked on the creation of livestock disease-free zones in Lusaka, Central and parts of the Copperbelt provinces which have been identified as suitable areas to begin this venture and this will be the main thrust in 2010; to operationalise the livestock disease-free zones, establishment of livestock breeding and service centres, rehabilitation of camp houses for extension officers and procurement of transport,” he stated.

He stated that the Fisheries Department would focus on the establishment of fish breeding and distribution centres in high-potential zones.

“In addition, fisheries co-management structures will be strengthened for the sustenance of fisheries resources and enhancing public-private partnerships,” stated Machila.

“Rehabilitation of a security wall at Mwekera in Kitwe and rehabilitation of infrastructure at Ibenga Fish Farm in Mpongwe are some of the strides being taken for the provision of fingerlings on the Copperbelt.”

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