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
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!
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
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
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
(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
A training session on artificial insemination was held at the Yo Creek Agriculture station on Friday, May 5, 2023, with assistance from the Ministry of Agriculture. The Training was done by Modalidad Ganaderia Empresarial. The BLPA would like to express their appreciation to all the farmers who took time out
In line with BLPA’s strategic plan to develop a green livestock industry in Belize. BLPA hosted a series of trainings from August 1 – 5th,, 2022 under the topic – “Livestock Intensification – Creating a More Resilient and Greener Livestock Industry”. These trainings were carried out in the Belize, Cayo,
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