AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS
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Senegal plans US$1.7M livestock traceability strategy to curb theft
This initiative responds to the continued economic impact of livestock theft in Senegal.
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Jordan feed factory adds 2MW solar project to cut energy costs
A 2MW solar project at a Jordanian feed factory will generate electricity and up to 1.35 tonnes of industrial steam per hour.
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Rabies prevention needs stronger One Health action across Africa
On average, the data recorded 162 rabies cases and 84 deaths in dogs each year, compared with 53 cases and six deaths in humans.
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Loop expands East African pet food business into Tanzania
This follows its July launch of the more affordable Loop+ range for East African consumers.
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Africa seeks US$2.26B to eradicate sheep and goat disease
The campaign would fund vaccination, surveillance and veterinary services to protect sheep and goats and strengthen rural livelihoods across Africa.
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Indonesia exports 8.48M poultry vaccine doses to four African markets
The shipment covers vaccines against major poultry diseases including Newcastle disease, infectious bronchitis and infectious bursal disease.
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Sudharma Animal Nutrition targets African markets with cattle feed
The company is targeting African markets with its Sardar Cattle Feed range as part of its international expansion plans.
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FAO distributes livestock feed to 3,200 vulnerable Sudanese households
FAO has distributed 100 tonnes of concentrated feed to 3,200 Sudanese households to support livestock during drought-driven feed shortages.
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Kenya hands over Bachuma livestock export zone to private operator
Kenya’s Bachuma livestock export zone is set to support disease surveillance, traceability and access to international livestock markets.
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Nigeria launches cattle artificial insemination programme to boost dairy production
The programme will also establish artificial insemination centres and train local technicians to improve access to breeding services across Kwara State.
