Livestock
The hub for agriculture and farming livestock news in Africa.
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CGIAR SAAF Program to reach 1.7 million people with sustainable livestock and aquaculture innovations
By 2050, the global population will near 10 billion. Ensuring everyone has access to a healthy, sustainable diet is one…
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ILRI joins US$27.4 million global initiative to cut methane from livestock
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) announced it is joining a new US$27.4 million global initiative to reduce methane emissions…
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Higher soybean prices in Zambia and Malawi threaten poultry production in the region
Poultry is one of the cheapest protein sources for the growing population of the east and southern Africa region. That…
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Research discovers indiscriminate use of antibiotics in livestock
A professor of veterinary medicine, Victoria Adetunji has expressed worry over the indiscriminate use of antibiotics by livestock producers and…
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Ethio Telecom introduces digital livestock tracking to modernize Ethiopia’s agriculture
Ethiopia, home to Africa’s largest livestock population, faces challenges in tracking, financing, and insuring its agricultural assets. Ethio Telecom’s newly…
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African grasslands must become more climate-change resilient
Africa’s grasslands face increasing challenges from climate change, threatening the livelihoods of millions across the continent. Urgent action is needed…
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Researchers advocate for climate-resilient livestock breeding to meet growing population and changing climate needs
African livestock producers have a unique opportunity to improve the production of meat, milk and eggs through modern breeding technologies…
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Kenya introduces AI in goats to improve dairy and meat production
The Kenya Animal Genetic Resources Centre (KAGRC) is taking a bold step in transforming the country’s dairy and meat production…
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