Livestock

In sheep alone, infections can lead to a 58% reduction in weight gain, a 90% loss in wool production, and a 78% decline in milk yield

Speakers emphasised that diagnostics are the backbone of effective surveillance.

Feed typically accounts for 60–70 % of total production costs for poultry and livestock producers.

The investment will support capacity growth in Morocco and push expansion across Sub-Saharan Africa.

This milestone reflects a broader shift toward regional manufacturing of animal health products across Africa and the Middle East.

JA26 brings U.S. and partner medical and veterinary teams together to strengthen military partnerships and boost readiness for humanitarian, crisis response, and UN/AU peacekeeping missions.

Industry stakeholders say the change could raise feed costs by around 3–6%.

Only 27 companies are currently listed in the Chinese supplier register, while 39 are still awaiting approval.

Feed accounts for 60-70% of production costs, and this approach could reduce dependence on conventional feed inputs by 30-40%.

Well-managed feedlots can generate annual returns of 15–25%, supported by short production cycles and rising demand for finished animals.