AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS
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South African producers gain access to 4.5M FMD vaccine doses
RMIS opens ordering platform for veterinarians to order the vaccine.
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Kenya Veterinary Association urges pre-positioning of feed, vaccines as El Niño threatens livestock sector
KVA is calling for emergency pre-emptive livestock vaccination campaigns.
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Omani startup, Simak partner to pilot sustainable algae-based fish feed production
Tuhlub Al Mustadama and Simak are launching a pilot project to produce sustainable fish feed from local algae and seaweed resources.
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Nigeria expands feed production as government doubles livestock contribution
The livestock development strategy focuses on health, commercial feeds, genetics, sustainability, value chains, peacebuilding, and market expansion.
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World Bank approves US$60M to boost Congo’s poultry and aquaculture sectors
The initiative will seek to expand access to finance for farmers and private investors while mobilising additional private capital for productive investments.
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Fruit processing waste finds new value in broiler feed
Valorisation of fruit byproducts is opening greener pathways for poultry and livestock nutrition, helping reduce waste streams while supporting circular farming systems.
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African countries strengthen PPR eradication drive as national programmes expand
Eliminating PPR would protect livestock assets that millions of African households depend on for food security, income and resilience.
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Kenya explores alternative feed crops as poor maize harvests squeeze livestock sector
Maize stalks could create shortages of animal feed during the dry season.
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Loop expands insect protein pet food portfolio with affordable new range
Loop is no grain. Loop+ is safe grain with an additional animal protein
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Uganda, Egypt advance veterinary vaccine plant to strengthen FMD control
The partners aim to develop a quadrivalent vaccine targeting the four FMD virus serotypes circulating in Uganda while transferring Egyptian technical expertise to Ugandan scientists.
