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Santo Domingo.- The General Directorate of Livestock of the Dominican Republic (DIGEGA) has launched an ambitious operational plan aimed at improving animal health and increasing the competitiveness of the national livestock sector. With an investment of more than RD$669.6 million, the plan is designed to address critical health challenges, improve productivity and increase the country's food security.
The government's comprehensive strategy allocates significant funds to various initiatives. Most of the RD$580 million will be allocated to improving animal health, focusing on the prevention and control of diseases such as brucellosis, tuberculosis, classical swine fever, avian influenza and Newcastle disease, threats that pose risks. both economic and health for the population. livestock sector.
In addition, RD$10.5 million will support the development of sheep and goat farming in the border regions, while RD$54.5 million will be allocated to combating bovine diseases in the northwest. Another RD$24.6 million will be invested in improving the productivity of the country's dairy systems.
According to the director of DIGEGA, Abel Madera, the plan not only seeks to safeguard the health of national livestock but also guarantee that Dominican products are competitive in international markets. “Our commitment is to strengthen the national livestock sector, a key element to guarantee food sovereignty and security, and at the same time improve the competitiveness of our producers in both local and international markets,” Madera stated.
By addressing disease prevention, optimizing production systems and promoting sustainability, the initiative aims to provide a long-term solution to the challenges facing the sector. As a result, the plan promises to improve the availability of protein in the Dominican diet, increase profitability for producers, and reinforce the country's overall economic stability.
DIGEGA's proactive approach underlines the government's commitment to creating a strong, sustainable and globally competitive livestock industry, crucial to the country's food security and economic growth.