A laboratory to detect and control animal disease was opened in Juba by the southern Sudan ministry of animal resources and fisheries.

Speaking during an interview with Miraya FM, the Director General for Veterinary Services in the ministry, Dr. Agol Malak, said the equipment is valued at one hundred and thirty thousands dollars and was acquired through the Food and Agricultural organization.

Dr. Malak said the public should contact the ministry in case there are abnormalities with domestic animals.