(FP) With Barbados expected to experience “very high temperatures” over the next few weeks, Senior Veterinary Officer and Head of the Veterinary Services, Dr. Mark Trotman, is urging farmers to take good care of their livestock. Speaking to the Barbados Government...
(Stock Image) Click on the following links to find out more about volcanic ash, its impact on the health of people, livestock and pets, how to safely clean ash from your property & the collection schedule for the Sanitation Service Authority. The Health Hazards of...
Press conference re: COVID-19 and national cleanup updates – April 16, 2021. (PMO) Several animals in Barbados are coming down with respiratory illnesses, one of the effects of ash fall from the eruptions of the La Soufriere volcano in St. Vincent and the...
Press conference re: COVID-19 and national cleanup updates – April 16, 2021. (PMO) Attempts are being made to find sources of fresh, clean fodder to make available for the island’s livestock, amidst challenges posed by ash fall from the La Soufriere volcano in...
(FP) Click here to download a copy of the FAQs on the impact of ashfall on livestock. The Veterinary Services of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has prepared a number of frequently asked questions (FAQs) for livestock farmers and animal owners seeking...
