The government will allocate KSh1.5 billion (US$11.6 million) for vaccines, veterinary medicines, lab supplies, mobile clinics and emergency response equipment.
Scientists also warned of rising disease transmission between animals and humans linked to antimicrobial resistance.
The research shows that improved genetics need to be paired with appropriate nutrition and feeding management to raise beef productivity.
The system will capture information including an animal’s origin, ownership, health status, vaccination history and movements.
Within our region, if a product is banned in any one country, it should be banned in all countries within the EAC – CS Kagwe
This research seeks to generate evidence for healthier marine ecosystems, sustainable blue food production and improved coastal livelihoods.
The standardisation process comes as African countries seek to strengthen intra-African trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
Beyond training, the hubs also gave fish farmers access to quality fingerlings and direct connections to public and private sector aquaculture stakeholders.
ASF is a highly contagious viral disease affecting domestic and wild pigs.
Meru Central Dairy’s investment in Maziwa Millers forms part of a wider push to increase value addition within the dairy chain rather than relying solely on the sale of raw milk.