Govt. Policy and Regulatory

Government officials say the new policy will prioritise stricter monitoring of hatcheries, prohibit low-quality feed, and strengthen laboratory testing to ensure food safety.

The goal is to transform livestock health management into a more preventive and responsive system that can reduce economic losses.

EFSA’s panel of experts has examined the maize thoroughly and found no risks when used as intended in food and feed products.

With migratory birds clustering in Europe during winter months, proactive biosecurity is essential to prevent infections from entering farms.

Loopworm processes 6,000 tonnes of insects annually, producing protein and oil for animal feed and aquaculture.

The research announcement coincided with confirmation of a major new HPAI H5N1 outbreak in Jefferson County, Wisconsin involving more than 3 million birds. 

A lot of the pollution that comes from burning occurs in neighbouring countries, where corn is grown for export to Thailand.

The National Livestock Master Plan (NLMP) is a blueprint for transformation meant to reposition the livestock sector as a cornerstone of development.

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.