Livestock

The renewed focus on sustainable livestock practices comes just months after Niger State announced a US$100 million offtake agreement with the Saudi Export and Import Bank.

Kenya is the the first African country to issue a regulatory determination for a heat-tolerant genome-edited cattle breed.

Feedlot operators have concerns about high feed costs, limited access to affordable financing, and logistical bottlenecks that drive up production costs.

Access to veterinary services in remote communities is often constrained by workforce shortages and shifting public sector priorities.

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.