Benghazi – The Agricultural Sector Monitoring Committee of the House of Representatives is closely monitoring developments. This involves an outbreak of Newcastle disease. It affects several poultry farms. These farms are in Benghazi, Al-Marj, Al-Jabal al-Akhdar coast, and Al-Bayda municipalities. The disease has led to the death of large numbers of poultry.
The committee confirmed this emergency health situation. It caused significant economic losses for poultry farmers. It negatively affected white meat price stability. These prices are in local markets. White meat is a primary food for most Libyan families.
Saeed Asbaga chairs the House of Representatives’ Agricultural Monitoring Committee. He issued urgent instructions. These went to relevant government agencies. The agencies must provide necessary resources. These resources are for the National Center for Animal Health. This enables the center to take preventive and technical measures. The goal is to control the disease. It also protects livestock from infectious diseases.
The committee chairman stressed the importance of coordination. This is among the specialized authorities. He also emphasized raising health and regulatory readiness. Necessary precautionary measures must be taken. This will limit disease spread. It will also maintain poultry sector stability. It will support farmers during these exceptional circumstances.
The Agricultural Police in Al-Jabal al-Akhdar started an investigation. This occurred in recent days. They are probing widespread poultry deaths. This affects several areas of Al-Jabal al-Akhdar. They received reports from multiple poultry farmers. Farmers reported significant deaths in their coops and farms.
Brigadier General Adel Abridan is the official spokesperson. He represents the Agricultural Police agency. He told Al-Anbaa Al-Libiya newspaper that specialized teams responded immediately. They went to the affected coops. Their purpose was to confirm the extent of the deaths. They also took necessary legal and technical measures. This was coordinated with the Animal Health Department. It also involved the Municipal Animal Production Department.
Brigadier General Abridan noted ongoing challenges. Competent authorities struggle with safe disposal of dead poultry. He called for urgent intervention from relevant parties. Appropriate mechanisms are needed to address this problem. This will limit its spread.