Cattle Breeders Joint Association of Nigeria, a
Fulani socio-cultural organization, has called for
the speedy placement of tracking chips on
livestock to prevent cattle rustling.
The group said the chips would also help in
identifying cattle.
In a stakeholders sensitization meeting in
Kaduna on Monday, the group discussed on
issues such as the clashes between herdsmen
and farmers, cattle rustling, grazing reserves,
livestock identification and tracking, and disease
control.
In his speech, Kachia Hussaini, the National
Chief Coordinator of the group, called on
the government to include livestock
identification and tracking methods for all
grazing animals in Nigeria.
“We have resolved to support all government
and private sector initiatives towards proper
livestock identification and tracking,” he said.
“We also condemn in strong terms the attack on
unsuspecting Nigerians under the guise of
Fulani herdsmen. We therefore resolved to
encourage peace-building campaigns among
Fulani herdsmen and other peace loving
Nigerians.”
He said the meeting also seeks to promote
cattle breeding management, facilitate control
of livestock movements and “adopt new
measures aimed at livestock management in
Nigeria.”
Recall that the brutal activities of herdsmen
across the country have sacked residents from
their homes and communities.
Mr. Hussaini called on federal and state
governments to fast track plans on grazing
reserves and livestock identification across the
country.
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