GOVT. POLICY & REGULATORY

The draft documents have already undergone extensive stakeholder and public consultations and this is the final step before submission for Cabinet approval.

To help countries implement the new measures, a dedicated fund worth over US$18 million has been set up, with most beneficiaries expected to be in Africa.

This requirement applied to animal food as well, which includes all animal feeds, pet foods, and ingredients for both food-producing and non-food-producing animals.

Nevertheless, authorities insist that broader investment in infrastructure and technical support will be necessary to achieve long-term targets.

The suspension applies to poultry-based animal feed as well, and only feed that has undergone heat treatment proven to eliminate the H5N1 virus will be permitted.

Officials hope the framework will strengthen resilience against animal disease threats while maintaining public confidence in vaccine effectiveness.

The FSA has withdrawn an animal feed product has been withdrawn from the market on a precautionary basis.

Thirteen countries committed to boosting livestock productivity and livelihoods as demand for meat and milk surges.

Wheat is a common and highly nutritious grain used in animal feed, primarily valued for its high energy and protein content.

As part of the efforts, Livestock Development Principal Secretary Jonathan Mueke, opened a water reservoir at the Nomotio Livestock Improvement Centre valued at US$102,000 (Sh13.2 million).