NAMA : SURYADI

NIM : 12080117064
KELAS : 3C (PETERNAKAN)

ANIMALS HEALTH
https://www.fao.org/world-food-day/food-heroes/detail/doctor-merisia/en
Doctor Merisia
“When pastoralists lose their livestock, their only source of livelihood, it can be very
devastating…We must help
them keep all their animals healthy before crossing to Uganda for pasture and trade.”
Ethiopia, Kenya, Sudan, Uganda 
Dr Merisia is a household name in the Greater Karamoja Cluster (GKC), an area of land
that straddles the borders between South-Western Ethiopia, North-Western Kenya,
South-Eastern South Sudan, and North-Eastern Uganda. Having served as the chief of
Veterinary Services in West Pokot Count for many years, he is known for his informative
community radio programmes and is a standard fixture at local cattle crushes, where he
vaccinates and treats various animal health concerns. 
Cross border coordination of livestock health, movements and natural resource sharing
among pastoralists has been central to FAO’s work in the GKC over the last decade.
FAO’s efforts have helped to achieve a lasting and peaceful balance in among
communities in this regard. Potential conflicts are prevented before they erupt, while the
local governments are able to better coordinate livestock health services. 
Cross border livestock coordination and natural resource sharing builds on traditional
pastoral resource sharing mechanisms. In 2013, FAO facilitated an agreement between
Kenya and Uganda. This enabled a 2014 district level agreement between West Pokot
County (Kenya) and the District of Amudat (Uganda) which allowed
Kenyan veterinary officers to serve livestock at cross border points into Amudat. 
As a result of the agreement, Dr Merisia has improved animal health work in the
area. Under his watch, millions of heads of livestock have been and continue to be
treated across the border. 
“Animals are now healthy. They have good body conditions and are fetching good
market prices. This has really helped the pastoralists who rely on them for their
livelihood.”  
While disease outbreaks still occur, pastoralists are now confident that quick testing will
be carried out, once reported, with treatment following soon after.  
“When pastoralists lose their livestock, their only source of livelihood, it can be very
devastating. They have no food, no money, and they suffer malnutrition. We must help
them keep all their animals healthy before crossing to Uganda for pasture and trade.” 
Dr Merisia notes with some relief that peace continues to prevail.  

”People have now stopped cattle rustling and realised that peace is very important.

They are not willing to lose the benefits of peace.’ 

1. Why is the benefit of healthy animals for pastoralists?

Jawab: as a source of food for example in the consumption of meat, milk or can also
be used as a source of clothing.

2. What happen when the pastoralists lose their livestock?

Jawab: When herders lose their livestock, their only source of livelihood, it can be
very damage. They have no food, no money, and they suffer from malnutrition.

3. What will the pastoralists do if their cattles are sick?

Jawab: take care immediately after reporting illness

4. What does Dr. Merisia do to help the pastoralists?

Jawab: vaccinate

5. What is Dr. Merisia?

Jawab: household name in Gugus Karamoja Raya (GKC), a land area

which crosses the border between Southwest Ethiopia, Northwest Kenya,Southeastern
South Sudan, and Northeastern Uganda.