The City of Dakar has launched a comprehensive skills development initiative aimed at training 360 women and young people to professionalize urban livestock farming, Mayor Abass Fall announced on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, during the opening ceremony of the inaugural Dakar Livestock Farmers’ Fair (SEDAK).
Implemented in collaboration with veterinary expert Dr. Touré, the program focuses on fostering local job creation, improving livestock health management, and strengthening the sector’s overall contribution to urban food security alongside agriculture and fisheries.
Organized as a multi-stakeholder platform uniting livestock operators, public health authorities, and technical institutions, SEDAK featured technical sessions led by the Inter-State School of Veterinary Science and Medicine (EISMV). Professor Mireille Kadja, representing the 58-year-old regional veterinary institution, urged urban farmers to implement rigorous preventative health measures—including mandatory vaccination protocols, daily herd monitoring, isolation periods for newly acquired animals, and specialized hygienic care for lactating females to prevent diseases such as mastitis. By institutionalizing regular veterinary oversight and formal training, municipal authorities and agricultural partners seek to structure Dakar’s urban livestock sector into a sustainable economic driver capable of generating stable household income and securing the capital’s food supply chains.
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