Livestock

The educational content includes the biology and interaction between the rumen and lower gut, support for dairy calves from birth through lactation, and the importance of maintaining a balanced microbiota.

Recent estimates place the national herd at about 56 million animals, while approximately 31.5 million head of livestock were exported between 2018 and 2024.

The organization urged members to share genetic sequences of avian influenza viruses in public databases and to employ scientifically justified import measures rather than blanket trade bans.

Farm-twin is a virtual replica of the entire farm system powered by real-time data from sensors, telemetry, and digital tools.

The initiative aims to strengthen the country’s capacity to detect, prevent, and respond swiftly to zoonotic and transboundary animal diseases.

Officials hopes that the Jianzhou Big Ear goats could lay the groundwork for improved meat production, stronger rural livelihoods, and a more resilient livestock sector.

The vehicles are expected to reduce disease risks, improve hygiene standards, and streamline livestock movement nationwide.

The new center will focus on enhancing local breeds to increase milk and meat yields and reduce import dependence.

This partnership is ensuring that pastoralists across Africa have the tools, knowledge, and resources to sustain both their herds and the landscapes they depend on.

Since its discovery in 1942, the disease has spread to more than 70 countries across Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe.