Dar es Salaam, Feb. 21 -- DODOMA: LACK of awareness among livestock keepers about the importance of vaccination and identification has negatively impacted the sale of Tanzanian livestock products in international markets.

This, in turn, has hindered the growth of both the livestock sector and the national economy, according to Minister for Livestock and Fisheries, Dr Ashatu Kijaji.

Speaking in Dodoma while officiating the Second National Livestock Vaccination and Identification Campaign meeting, Dr Kijaji warned that the situation not only restricts livestock keepers from accessing global markets but also limits their ability to obtain financial services.

“Vaccination and identification are national priorities as they will enable...