The study found that GMO feed does not adversely affect livestock health or production.
In a separate development, AgroPlantae has acquired Kemin Industries’ crop technologies portfolio, expanding its offerings in plant nutrition and biological crop protection.
The new facility will produce feed for poultry, pigs, and aquaculture, with a particular focus on tilapia and carp.
Under the project, ILRI is working with private sector partners, including InsectiPro in Kenya and Chanzi Group in Tanzania
JBS launches a biotech hub in Brazil to develop alternative proteins, animal health solutions, and high-value food ingredients, reinforcing its long-term innovation and sustainability strategy.
The ministry said the operation was highly technical and conducted using modern medical equipment under strict sanitation standards.
CBPP mortality rates can reach up to 50% in affected herds.
Kenya’s dairy sector supports more than 1.8 million smallholder households and contributes 4.5 per cent of national GDP
South Africa’s livestock industry relies heavily on natural rangeland, which typically supports up to 70% of feed intake in extensive systems.
The initiative aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s livestock transformation agenda, which seeks to modernise production systems and reduce conflict linked to traditional grazing.