AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS
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Nigeria commissions model veterinary hospital in Borno
A further 14 facilities are at various stages of completion across the country, strengthening livestock health.
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KwaZulu-Natal vaccinates 1.7 million cattle as FMD control campaign expands
Continued compliance with animal-health measures, including movement controls and disease reporting, will remain necessary to reduce the risk of further spread.
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Kenya intensifies measures to contain African Swine Fever outbreaks
ASF is a highly contagious viral disease affecting domestic and wild pigs.
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Uganda’s NAGRC targets stronger livestock genetics and feed access
The initial focus will be on dairy cattle, piggery and poultry enterprises.
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Cosmopet expands pet treat distribution into Jordan
Cosmopet is already on the shelves at Pet Lodge, VIP Shop, Pet Mart, Best Buddies, Pet&GO Shop and Luxury Pet Shop, trusted names in Amman’s pet community.
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AgDevCo Ventures secures US$49M to finance early-stage agri-SMEs in East Africa
Over the next decade, AgDevCo Ventures is expected to reach more than 128,000 smallholder farmers and help create approximately 2,900 full-time jobs.
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Botswana steps up FMD controls as livestock trade faces disruption
The government expects the work to be completed by the end of August.
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Meru Central Dairy expansion highlights focus on feed and farmer productivity
Meru Central Dairy’s investment in Maziwa Millers forms part of a wider push to increase value addition within the dairy chain rather than relying solely on the sale of raw milk.
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Jordan tenders for 120,000 tonnes of feed barley
European traders said price offers for the tender are due on 12 August.
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Uganda research investigates pig feed as potential ASF pathway
To combat African Swine Fever, ILRI and the National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) are collaborating on new research to evaluate the likelihood of ASFV spreading via pig feeds.
