
Masafer Yatta / Northern Jordan Valley: July 30, 2026
The national campaign for livestock tagging and preventative vaccination against foot-and-mouth disease (SAT-1) concluded its sixth week of work, achieving a cumulative total of 123,930 vaccinations and tagging operations since its launch. This is part of the Ministry of Agriculture's efforts to strengthen the animal health system, reduce the spread of epidemic diseases, and protect livestock in the targeted areas.
In the Al-Jawaya area of Masafer Yatta, veterinary teams carried out 800 vaccinations against foot-and-mouth disease (SAT-1) and 800 animal tagging operations as part of the National Livestock Tagging Program. Fifteen livestock breeders benefited from the campaign's services. The Tubas Directorate of Agriculture and Veterinary Services also conducted 800 vaccinations and 800 animal tagging operations in the Atouf and Sahl Aqaba areas, benefiting four farmers.
The total number of operations completed on the final day of the sixth week reached 3,200, including 1,600 vaccinations and 1,600 animal tagging operations, bringing the cumulative total for the campaign to 123,930 since its launch. The Ministry of Agriculture affirms its commitment to continuing the national campaign in all targeted areas according to the approved program. This will enhance livestock protection, raise the level of prevention against epidemic diseases, and contribute to supporting the resilience of livestock breeders and strengthening food security in Palestine.