Livestock

Feed production, FAO noted, underpins not only livestock productivity but also food security, animal health, and the environment.

This is a strategic decision as Africa is home to one-third of the world’s livestock, contributing up to 80% of GDP in some national economies.

The international animal protein trade show will alternate between East and West Africa every year.

With this conditional approval, cattle producers now have an immediate line of defense against a parasite that poses a serious threat to animal health and agricultural livelihoods.

A highlight of the exhibition will be the Dairy Innovations Hub, where processors will present their latest product innovations to buyers, distributors and investors.

The goal is to transform livestock health management into a more preventive and responsive system that can reduce economic losses.

IGAD is promoting a renewed livestock insurance program that could be tied to government plans and allow pastoralists to access credit.

Namibian Agricultural Union provides that herd rebuilding is a necessary cycle after years of drought-induced offloading.

Feedworks has partnered with Framex, a Chihuahua-based company, which will serve as the exclusive distributor of Feedworks Lytes in the region.

Cattle producers are being advised to strengthen breeding programs as experts say raising more calves is the key to higher profits in today’s record cattle market.