Veterinarians For Livelihood Development Trust

Receiving such videos from the farmers we work with is so encouraging. The herd is really growing and healthy, just wish this could be the case with all farmers whether large scale, medium scale or small scale 👏👏👏

Oct 17 is #EndPovertyDay. This year’s theme for the day is "Building Forward Together: Ending Persistent Poverty, Respecting all People and our Planet."

Over 400,000 people die yearly after eating contaminated food. 🤮 To improve food safety globally, Vet Services 👩‍⚕️ are working with the numerous other stakeholders involved in livestock 🐮 & fish production 🐟 systems to prevent any contamination from farm to fork. #WorldFoodDay

#Animalhealth emergencies are among the most challenging situations a country can confront. The third edition of the Good Emergency Management Practice - The Essentials (GEMP) guide: a document to preparing for animal health emergencies is now available! bit.ly/3izM0wO

In 2020, between 720 and 811 million people globally faced hunger and nearly 2.4 billion people did not have access to adequate food. To achieve #SGD2 we must ensure that everyone has access to healthy and nutritious food. 📙 fao.org/publications/s… #SOFI2021

The environmental impact of disposable PPE could be catastrophic with so many masks, gloves etc now in circulation. Don't let your PPE harm animals!

At least 731 goats were dipped in Mudzi, Gwanda, Matobo, Chipinge & Buhera last week. Control of external parasites is key in reducing mortalities. 271 goats were vaccinated against Pulpy kidney. Animal health is a vital cog in livestock production & GICs are supporting this

The worst drought in four decades has led to a near-total disappearance of food sources in Southern #Madagascar, putting millions of lives are at risk. People are already dying from severe hunger. This is not because of war or conflict, this is because of #ClimateChange. 🌡️👇

Don't let the pressure of those eating their harvest force you to eat your seeds

Singeni Piped Water Scheme in Nkayi provided by ZRBF MELANA has ensured improved access to water for livestock and dip-tanks thus reducing the prevalence of tick-borne diseases.

Outbreaks like Lumpy Skin Disease result in mortality rates of more than 40% which have a serious impact on livestock production & livelihoods. @FAO through @ZIRP_Zimbabwe is supporting communities in #cyclone Idai affected areas to avoid outbreaks through vaccination programmes

With support from UNDP ZVBP/GEF6 we distributed 15 Boergoats in 3 wards of Hurungwe district. The aim is to improve local breeds to be more marketable @UNDPZimbabwe @MoLAFWRR_Zim @DVSZim @veldtrust @

International Symposium on Sustainable Animal Production & Health organized by @FAO @IAEA will be happening 28 June – 2 July 💡 Register here and save your spot for the symposium: bit.ly/2SKdiFV

New publication by @FAOKnowledge on good practices to use #antibiotics effectively and responsibly in pig 🐷production bit.ly/3tZyllM #animalhealth #animalwelfare #reduceantibitiocs

Protecting animals helps safeguard people and our environment. That's One Health.

Kudos to @RwandaAgri for agric insurance inclusion. Countries must move away from a routine of crisis reaction and put more emphasis on planning and financing instruments which enable a more futuristic prevention focused approach to risk management. @WFP @WFP_Zimbabwe

It has been a pleasure being your curator for the day. I hope you learnt a few things about the veterinary medicine and wildlife conservation. Let's chat more on @pridekurai. Remember to take care of your beloved pets. Keep them vaccinated. @OIEAnimalHealth @WHO @RabiesAlliance

These are random shots from my photographic journey.

My contribution in wildlife conservation through veterinary work is to ensure a thriving tourism sector. Visit Imire (F1) Lion Park (F2),Chengeta(F3)& Binga (F4).@ZtaUpdates @METHI_Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe is privileged to have a healthy rhino population. Thanks to dedicated rangers at @Zimparks & their partners at @HemRhinoForce who spend days and nights protecting these endangered species.Annually we carry out microchipping & ear-notching procedures to monitor them.

In 2019,I was asked to fly two 500kg orphan elephants from Mana pools to a wildlife sanctuary near Harare. I had never imagined myself flying with a tonne of elephant flesh under anaesthesia in a chartered plane for 1.5 hours.This trip challenged me to be more daring in life.