NUTRITION, HEALTH & WELLNESS
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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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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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Botswana to hand over FMD vaccines to Lesotho
The support follows commitments made under the Botswana-Lesotho Binational Commission, where Botswana announced assistance of 100,000 doses of FMD vaccine to Lesotho.
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Turkish feed sector targets Africa through strategic partnership
The event will take place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre.
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Purina launches 90-hour nutrition pathway for veterinary nurses
The course will help to meet significant demand for training and mentoring opportunities.
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Skretting expands shrimp nutrition programme to early production stages
Skretting has also previously introduced specialised early-stage products in its Elevia feed in Ecuador.
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SAVC urges farmers to strengthen everyday biosecurity
The warning comes as South Africa continues to strengthen its response to foot-and-mouth disease (FMD).
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South African producers gain access to 4.5M FMD vaccine doses
RMIS opens ordering platform for veterinarians to order the vaccine.
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Boehringer Ingelheim acquires equine biotech Evax
The acquisition builds on Boehringer Ingelheim’s broader investment in therapeutic vaccines.
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US$750M Texas screwworm facility to open seven months ahead of schedule
Additionally, USDA officials launch AI-equipped drones to detect screwworm in South Texas livestock
