Dairy

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

Researchers are now working to determine the minimum level of acidification required to reliably inactivate H5N1.

This expansion is fundamentally driven by the relentless intensification of global dairy farming, where higher animal density elevates the risk of disease outbreaks.

The challenge is magnified in a country where a large proportion of milk originates from smallholder farmers.

H5N1 is a subtype of the influenza A virus that primarily causes avian influenza in birds, but it can also infect mammals.

The investment will go towards strengthening genetics, enhancing feed and fodder production, expanding cold-chain infrastructure, and supporting farmer organisations.

Lameness contributes to growing public concerns regarding longevity of cattle, and causes substantial economic losses in both the dairy and beef industries.

Tanzania’s dairy industry has long faced challenges of low productivity due to limited access to improved breeds and modern technologies.

This move comes as the Kenyan government intensifies its investments in dairy farming to boost local milk production.