Nigeria

According to WOAH, H5N1 is affecting poultry and wild birds across multiple African countries, with Mozambique reporting a novel low‑pathogenic variant.

Federal government advances nationwide livestock transport and data reforms.

Jigawa State is studying Argentina’s forage systems to raise feed supply, support livestock growth, and open export routes to Middle Eastern markets.

This discovery followed the confirmation of avian influenza in a cat on the same farm.

The government finds this situation concerning as inadequate nutrition for animals threatens incomes, food security, and community stability.

Viteral Integrated Milling Systems is renowned for providing complete facilities for feed production.

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.

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

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

Under the terms of the MoU, the organisations will focus on scaling programs for smallholder farmers in soy, wheat, maize, and rice value chains in Nigeria.