Okorocha Charge Veterinarians To Take Their Job Seriously Imo State Governor Owelle Rochas Okorocha has called on Veterinary Doctors to take the critical role they play at ensuring food Security in the Country seriously. Represented by the Commissioner for Agriculture, Mr. Frank Ibezim, the Governor gave the charge at a continuing Education Seminar, which is a deliberate effort of the Veterinary Council to acquaint its members of modern Techniques in the Profession organized for Veterinary Doctors in Owerri. Mr. Ibezim explained that the State Government had approved the construction of a Modern Abattoir with acceptable standard. Addressing the Seminar with the theme, “advancing Veterinary practice as a tool for economic development”, the President of the Veterinary Council of Nigeria, Prof Garubura Sharubutu called for the reinforcement of the Diagnostic Laboratories in the country for Animal diseases in the country. While issues bothering on the welfare of animals and ways of preventing them from transmitting diseases to human beings dominated the discussions, Prof. Chiarinutu expressed concern over the continuous abuse of animal rights in the country. He regretted that sick animals were often given Medication without Diagnosis; a situation he said jeopardized the health of animals and human beings. He called on Veterinarians to adhere strictly to the Law and Ethics of the Profession, pointing out that attitude of some of the Practitioners had left much to be desired. In their separate speeches, the Registrar of the Council, Dr Magnus Savon and a Professor of Veterinary Medicine with the Michal Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, Timothy Obi threw more light on impact of the periodic exercise, expressed displeasure with the quality of Veterinary Services in the country, and called for a value reorientation.
Posted on: Thu, 21 Aug 2014 10:14:59 +0000