Category: BLPA News

Screw Worm Prevention Measures

December 3, 2024

We kindly ask that you take the time to thoroughly read and familiarize yourselves with the screw worm prevention measures. These guidelines are essential in ensuring the health of your livestock and preventing any potential outbreaks. If you have any questions or require further clarification, please do not hesitate to

Educational Video On New World ScrewWorm

November 25, 2024

Attention Farmers: Watch This! Protect your livestock from the destructive World Screw Worm by watching this informative video! Learn about this harmful pest and discover effective solutions, which can help safeguard your animals. Don’t miss out on valuable strategies to keep your farm safe!

National Stakeholder Engagement and Validation Workshop

November 21, 2024

November 21st, 2024 The Ministry of Economic Development, in partnership with the Belize Livestock Producers’ Association, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Enterprise, Food Security and Enterprise, the Protected Areas Conservation Trust (PACT), and the Green Climate Fund (GCF), conducted a national stakeholder engagement and validation workshop. Several farmers

Training In Customer Service

November 15, 2024

On November 14, 2024, the Belize Livestock Producers’ Association (BLPA) held a comprehensive training session on Customer Service for all staff members. The goal of this training was to enhance the quality of service provided to our valued customers. The session was led by the highly skilled and experienced Ms.

Transporters Meeting (New Protocols Regarding New World Screw Worm)

November 15, 2024

On November 13, 2024, the Belize Livestock Producers’ Association (BLPA) convened a meeting with all livestock transporters to discuss and outline new preventative protocols aimed at controlling the spread of the New World Screwworm. These protocols, which are part of ongoing efforts to protect Belize’s livestock industry, will officially take

Validation Workshop on Value Chain Analysis on cattle

November 13, 2024

October 24, 2024, a significant meeting was convened in the conference room of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security, and Enterprise. This validation workshop aimed to critically assess and validate the key findings pertaining to the sustainable beef cattle value chain in Belize. This initiative is jointly organized by the

Screw Worm Sensitization

November 13, 2024

November 11, 2024, BLPA, in collaboration with BAHA, hosted a crucial meeting with all Authorized Local Agents (ALAs), Movement Control Officers (MCOs), and permit officers. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss and provide an in-depth explanation of Screw Worm Sensitization, including its potential risks, prevention strategies, and the

Training session on the New World Screw Worm.

November 13, 2024

On November 7, 2024, the Belize Livestock Producers Association (BLPA), in collaboration with the International Regional Organization for Agricultural Health (OIRSA), the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Enterprise (MAFSE), the Belize Agricultural Health Authority (BAHA), and the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), conducted a training session on

New World Screwworm

October 29, 2024

(Cochliomyia hominivorax) The New World Screwworm is a disease caused by the larvae of a fly that deposits its eggs in any open wound regardless of its size. Keep an eye out for any injuries or scratches caused by farm fences.If you have animals with wounds, disinfect and treat them

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