Livestock
The hub for agriculture and farming livestock news in Africa.
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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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The International Livestock Research Institute marks 50 years of investment in sustainable livestock research
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) is celebrating five decades of pioneering research and partnerships dedicated to transforming livestock systems…
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African Development Bank and Islamic Development Bank fund livestock project to improve animal product quality
Partners in the first phase of Senegal’s five-year National Integrated Livestock Development Program (French acronym PNDIES-P1) met on 28 May.…
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Investors express interest in funding the Kenyan livestock sector despite challenges
Kenya’s vibrant livestock sector, which supports an estimated 25 million livelihoods and contributes 42% to the national agricultural GDP, continues…
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