Ministry of Agriculture: Veterinary services directorates and departments have administered 6,331 vaccine doses to livestock across the governorates of Jenin, Jericho, and Hebron.

⭕ Vaccinating sheep and cattle against foot-and-mouth disease (FMD)—including the SAT-1 strain—to strengthen the protection of livestock against epidemic diseases.

⭕ Conducting vaccination campaigns against brucellosis, Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR), and sheep pox.

⭕ Targeting 72 livestock breeders across the governorates of Jenin, Jericho, and Hebron, as part of the Ministry’s efforts to safeguard livestock and support the sustainability of animal production.

Governorates: October 26, 2026

Over the past few days—including today, yesterday, and last Thursday—the veterinary services directorates and departments of the Ministry of Agriculture carried out livestock vaccination campaigns in the governorates of Jenin, Jericho, and Hebron. A total of 6,331 vaccine doses were administered to the livestock of 72 breeders. These efforts are part of the Ministry’s broader initiative to prevent epidemic diseases, protect livestock, and promote the sustainability of animal production.

In Jenin Governorate, the Veterinary Services Department conducted vaccination campaigns involving 3,850 doses. This included 3,000 doses against foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) for sheep and cattle—covering the SAT-1 strain—as well as 100 doses against brucellosis, 150 doses against Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR), and 100 doses against sheep pox. A total of 30 livestock breeders benefited from these campaigns. In Jericho Governorate, the Veterinary Services Department conducted vaccination campaigns in Al-Auja area and other locations, administering a total of 1,973 doses. This included 1,373 doses against foot-and-mouth disease for sheep and cattle, 50 doses against brucellosis, 500 doses against Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR), and 50 doses against sheep pox. A total of 31 farmers and livestock breeders benefited from these efforts.

In Hebron Governorate, vaccination activities covered 508 animals. This included 98 replacement females vaccinated against brucellosis in the areas of Suba (part of the town of Idhna) and Umm Al-Daliya, as well as 410 sheep vaccinated against foot-and-mouth disease in the Umm Al-Daliya area. Eleven livestock breeders benefited from these measures.

The Ministry of Agriculture continues to implement veterinary vaccination programs across various governorates, aiming to curb the spread of epidemic diseases, protect livestock from health risks, and minimize potential losses for breeders—thereby contributing to the enhancement of animal production and Palestinian food security.