The Audu Bako College of Agriculture, Dambatta (ABCOAD), has intensified its efforts to improve livestock health and strengthen practical agricultural education through its Mobile Veterinary Clinic, which recently conducted an outreach in Wailare Community, Makoda Local Government Area of Kano State.
According to the college, a team of veterinary professionals and students provided free deworming services to 230 animals, comprising 30 cattle and 200 sheep and goats.
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The intervention was aimed at protecting livestock from parasitic infections that reduce productivity and threaten farmers’ livelihoods.
The outreach forms part of ABCOAD’s community extension programme designed to deliver accessible veterinary healthcare to rural livestock farmers while promoting preventive animal health and sustainable livestock production.
ABCOAD noted that the exercise also provided students with hands-on field experience under the supervision of qualified veterinarians. The students participated in animal handling, clinical examinations, drug administration, and engagement with livestock owners, helping them apply classroom knowledge in real-life situations.
Members of the veterinary team explained that routine deworming remains one of the most effective ways to maintain healthy livestock, improve growth, and reduce economic losses associated with internal parasites. They also encouraged farmers to adopt regular veterinary check-ups and preventive healthcare practices.
Some beneficiaries in Wailare Community commended ABCOAD for the intervention, describing it as timely and impactful. They noted that the free services would improve animal health, boost productivity, and reduce the cost of treating parasitic diseases.
The college reaffirmed that its Mobile Veterinary Clinic will continue to combine quality veterinary healthcare delivery with practical student training, as part of its commitment to community service and sustainable livestock development in Kano State.
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