AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS

Identifying sustainable alternatives has become a priority for researchers and producers to offset the cost associated with soybean meal.

Right now, the program seeks to enhance veterinary services, supporting farmer training, and facilitating livestock movement across borders.

Under the new MOU, both institutions will pool their resources to enhance milk production, improve processing practices, and boost consumer awareness.

Nevertheless, authorities insist that broader investment in infrastructure and technical support will be necessary to achieve long-term targets.

In other news, the company divested its full stake in feed manufacturer Alltech Fennoaqua, selling it to co-owner Alltech in July this year.

The suspension applies to poultry-based animal feed as well, and only feed that has undergone heat treatment proven to eliminate the H5N1 virus will be permitted.

The model used is designed to optimize bird performance by aligning nutrition and environmental controls with industry requirements.

This new project will use satellite-guided grazing systems to boost livestock nutrition, improve productivity and reduce methane emissions.

Thirteen countries committed to boosting livestock productivity and livelihoods as demand for meat and milk surges.

As part of the efforts, Livestock Development Principal Secretary Jonathan Mueke, opened a water reservoir at the Nomotio Livestock Improvement Centre valued at US$102,000 (Sh13.2 million).