The Federal Government has stepped up efforts to control tsetse flies in livestock communities in Ogun State to improve cattle health and productivity.
A team from the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development carried out surveillance and control operations in several grazing settlements across the state.
The exercise involved spraying insecticides on cattle farms and other locations to reduce the spread of disease.
Team Lead, Gilbert Okoro, said the operation includes survey, supply, and control activities in areas affected by tsetse flies.
He explained that two methods are being used. The first is the placement of traps to catch and destroy the flies. The second is the use of pesticides applied with sprayers to eliminate remaining insects.
Okoro said the intervention is necessary because tsetse flies spread trypanosomiasis, a disease that affects both animals and humans.
He added that the programme is part of a wider national effort based on the One Health approach, which links human, animal, and environmental health.
The team visited grazing communities in Ewekoro, Abeokuta North, and Odeda local government areas.
State officials said Ogun has strengthened veterinary services to support livestock production and food security.
They added that measures are in place to improve farmers’ access to resources, including free vaccination for animals such as dogs.
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