Livestock

This ban responds to escalating concerns over antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and drug residues in food products in India and beyond.

While generally not fatal in adult animals, FMD can be deadly for young animals and causes significant economic losses due to reduced productivity and trade restrictions.

The landmark report offers a medium-term forecast for global agriculture and fisheries, serving as a reference point for policy and investment decisions.

Authorities and developers believe digital tools will modernize the sector and equip rural communities with access to timely and actionable animal health services.

The system identifies animals using facial features, tracks their productivity, monitors health, and stores farm records in one platform.

Kenya eyes Libya and Nigeria as key markets; livestock tracking system to tackle cattle rustling and improve farm productivity.

Organised by Informa Markets and supported by the Philippine Department of Agriculture, the twin events are expected to bring together thousands of decision-makers across the livestock, feed milling, meat processing, and aquaculture value chains.

The event will span 48,000 square meters, hosting over 500 exhibitors, including major Chinese players such as Big Herdsman, Guangzhou Guangxing, Nxin, Famsun, Zhengchang, and many others.

In response, the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) has ordered over 900,000 doses of FMD vaccines, with the first batch expected to arrive next week.

NIRSAL’s Managing Director and CEO, Mr. Sa’ad Hamidu, said the training marks the start of a nationwide effort to modernise livestock rearing and meat processing practices in Nigeria.