Ouagadougou: Five tonnes of prohibited veterinary medicines were seized in Ouagadougou by the general directorate of veterinary services, reports the public newspaper Sidwaya.'Five tonnes of prohibited veterinary products were seized in twelve of the thirteen regions of Burkina for the period from August 2023 to March 2024,' said the state daily SidwayaThe state newspaper Sidwaya also reports that the medicines seized by the veterinary services are mainly composed of antibiotics, antiparasitics, vitamins in the form of tablets/boluses, injectable vials, powders.According to the general director of veterinary services, Rassablaga Dominique Sawadogo, the withdrawal of these unauthorized drugs makes it possible to avoid the use of poor quality veterinary drugs.M Sawadogo continued that this also makes it possible to limit misuse, especially antibiotics, and unfair competition with authorized actors.He also clarified that the consequences of prohibited veterinary drugs are felt on humans via the animal.'Since the user ignores the rules, drug residues may end up in meat intended for consumption,' he pointed out.According to the general director of veterinary services, when the prohibited product is not properly administered, the chances of the animal's survival are minimal.Rassablaga Dominique Sawadogo also recalled that veterinary doctors, pharmacy doctors, veterinary school teachers and state veterinary service agents are authorized to use veterinary drugs.Note that of the 5 tonnes of prohibited veterinary drugs seized, the Eastern region recorded the highest rate.Source: Burkina Information Agency