Livestock

The steep decline is attributed primarily to feed manufacturers turning toward more cost-effective and readily available plant-based alternatives.

The master plan is being developed against the backdrop of severe and frequent climate disruptions that have eroded pastoral incomes.

With demand for animal-source foods projected to increase by 30% by 2050, the SAAF program seeks to address the pressing challenge of how to produce more food with fewer environmental costs.

The initiative spans North America, South America, Europe, Africa, and Oceania, bringing together scientists and breeders to harness naturally occurring differences in how animals digest food.

Dr. Siboniso Moyo, ILRI’s Deputy Director General for Partnerships and Impact, highlighted these developments during a high-level visit to IITA Ibadan.

Multimin 90 is the first and only FDA-approved drug to deliver four essential trace minerals—zinc, copper, manganese, and selenium—via a single subcutaneous injection.

New fiscal measures and investment projects aim to boost local production and reduce dependency on imports.

Current production figures show annual outputs of 12,800 tons of red meat.

The financing agreement will enable the facility to reach an annual production capacity of one million head of livestock.

These findings provide a scientific basis for validating grass-finished beef labels and ensuring that consumers get the expected health benefits.