NUTRITION, HEALTH & WELLNESS

Zambian authorities say this precautionary measure will be reviewed based on how the outbreak in South Africa evolves.

The initiative focuses on strengthening biosecurity measures to prevent disease outbreaks and reduce antibiotic use at the farm level.

Uganda has entered the EU seafood and animal products market, opening premium market access.

According to WOAH, H5N1 is affecting poultry and wild birds across multiple African countries, with Mozambique reporting a novel low‑pathogenic variant.

The government has stressed the need for a thorough epidemiological investigation to determine the cause of the outbreak.

This move reflects dsm‑firmenich’s determination to streamline its portfolio and concentrate on higher‑margin consumer markets.

While the resumption of local vaccine manufacturing marks a turning point, South Africa’s production capacity will initially remain limited.

Imports of beef from the Republic of Ireland have been suspended just two weeks after the market reopened, dealing a fresh blow to Irish farmers and exporters.

This discovery followed the confirmation of avian influenza in a cat on the same farm.

Farmers in Eastern Cape say FMD keeps spreading fast, while authorities warn that poor vaccine control could worsen the crisis.