Moquegua Cattle Vaccination: 1400 Cows Protected in San Antonio District

Boosting Livestock Health: San Antonio's Proactive Approach to Animal Welfare

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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The Municipal District of San Antonio in Moquegua, Peru, has immunized 1400 head of cattle as part of an ongoing vaccination and deworming campaign, benefiting 35 local farmers. This initiative, led by veterinarian Alexis Ascona, aims to protect livestock health and support the region's agricultural community.

Why it matters

Parasite control and regular deworming are crucial for maintaining herd health and economic viability for farmers. San Antonio's proactive approach to animal healthcare represents a growing trend towards improving livestock welfare in the region.

The details

The district's Livestock Project has been conducting vaccination campaigns, using the antiparasitic 'Gold 5x1' to prevent gastrointestinal diseases in cattle. The current goal is to immunize all 2400 registered cattle in the district, representing 130 farmers. The district has also acquired a new veterinary ultrasound machine, which will aid in early pregnancy diagnosis and the treatment of reproductive diseases in both cattle and pigs.

  • The fourth vaccination campaign was conducted from February 11-14, 2026.
  • Upcoming campaigns are scheduled in Santa Rosa–Trapiche (February 17-18), Coprocop (February 19-20), Cambrune (February 23-24) and Siglo XXI (February 25-26).

The players

Alexis Ascona

A veterinarian leading the Livestock Project's vaccination and deworming campaigns in the San Antonio district.

Erick Huayra Álvarez

The fund manager for the project 'Improvement of support services for the productive development in the production chain of cattle, pigs and guinea pigs in the district of San Antonio.'

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What they’re saying

“The new ultrasound technology will be instrumental in diagnosing pregnancies as early as 30 days and treating reproductive diseases in both cattle and pigs.”

— Alexis Ascona Flores, veterinarian (newsy-today.com)

What’s next

The district plans to continue its vaccination campaigns across the region, with the goal of immunizing all 2400 registered cattle and supporting the local agricultural community.

The takeaway

San Antonio's proactive approach to livestock health, including comprehensive vaccination programs, deworming, and investment in veterinary infrastructure, demonstrates a commitment to improving animal welfare and supporting the region's farmers.