Dairy
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Kenya launches MaziwaPlus project to combat mastitis, curb antibiotic use in dairy farming
Before rolling out interventions, MaziwaPlus will investigate the social, economic, and behavioural drivers of mastitis and antibiotic use.
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Texas A&M secures US$3M CDC grant to tackle avian flu risks among dairy workers
Although H5N1 remains rare in humans, its detection in cattle has raised alarm among public health experts, prompting calls for closer monitoring of those in direct contact with livestock.
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Urgent vaccine effort launched to combat H5N1 outbreak in dairy cattle
Because this is an emerging pathogen in cattle, no approved vaccines currently exist.
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Kenya urged to develop standard guidelines for mastitis treatment
The study found that animal health providers (AHPs) primarily diagnose mastitis based on clinical signs and herd history rather than microbiological testing.
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New FMD outbreaks in South Africa threaten dairy industry
KwaZulu-Natal has recorded 165 FMD outbreaks, 147 of which are still active, while the Eastern Cape has reported 40 cases, 39 of which remain unresolved.
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Kenyan farm strengthens dairy industry with Brazilian Girolando embryos
The Girolando breed is a cross between India’s heat-tolerant Gyr cattle and the high-yielding Holstein cows.
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