The support covers the co-financing of expenses for veterinary medicines, antiparasitics, and other interventions essential for the health of the herds, through the Organization of Livestock Producers (OPP). The aim is to reduce producers' costs and enhance the prevention and sanitary monitoring of animals.
One of the highlighted actions is the free vaccination of sheep against Bluetongue Disease (LA), covering serotypes S3-8, with the vaccine provided by the Portuguese State.
Animal health is crucial in a municipality where livestock activity is a relevant component of the rural economy and the sustainability of agricultural and family farms. The Municipality's intervention complements state and sectoral measures, responding to producers' needs.
This collaboration demonstrates the Municipality of Vinhais's commitment to livestock activity and farm sustainability, contributing to sanitary prevention and income protection. Support for livestock farming is seen as an investment in the local economy, population retention, and the valorization of rural territory.
