Libya Battles Rising Sheep Plague Threat

Libya Battles Rising Sheep Plague Threat

Growing fears are spreading among livestock breeders in eastern Libya following confirmed outbreaks of peste des petits ruminants (PPR), commonly known as sheep plague, according to veterinary experts and the National Centre for Animal Health. The disease is raising concerns over the country’s food security and the stability of rural incomes. Dr Amjad Al-Awkali, a veterinarian with the Municipal Guard in Al-Abraq, told the Libyan News Agency (LA…