AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS

The laboratory is expected to strengthen Nigeria’s feed testing and regulatory capacity, at a time when the country’s livestock sector is under growing pressure.

Around 80 million seabream and seabass juveniles will be released this season, up from 50 million in 2025.

The vaccine is administered in three initial doses at day 0, day 30, and day 180, protecting for up to 1 year, with booster doses required thereafter.

For poultry producers, gut health is closely linked to feed conversion, growth rates and disease resistance.

The State Department is leading the Blue Economy and Fisheries process as part of broader efforts to modernise oversight of the fast-growing sector.

In the fisheries sector, the package includes five major projects spanning algae cultivation, abalone farming and shrimp production, alongside a tuna fattening project using floating cages.

The minister stressed that the impact of FMD extends beyond animal health, affecting livestock productivity, market access and feed demand across the value chain.

The Wellcome Trust-funded TRACE project, led by KEMRI-Wellcome, will study how aflatoxins and climate change affect African child health.

The dual launch reflects a broader shift toward coordinated, innovation-led agricultural development in Africa.

The two industry groups aim to expand trade links, improve access to technology, and support food production systems across key markets.