ANIMAL WELFARE

The indefinite suspension could affect livestock supplies for slaughter as the country faces rising beef demand and pressure on red meat prices.

A review of 34 studies identifies herd size, cattle age and breed as key risk factors, highlighting the need for stronger livestock surveillance and farm biosecurity.

The initiative forms part of a five-year programme targeting five major livestock diseases and aims to increase small-ruminant vaccination coverage by at least 20%.

The South African Poultry Association wants vaccination, renewed anti-dumping duties and higher chicken consumption to drive industry growth.

The death of a seriously ill patient has prompted investigations into a virus that primarily affects livestock, with potential implications for animal health and dairy productivity.

TANZANIA – Tanzania’s poultry industry targets about 3 million tonnes of poultry feed annually under a new 10-year development strategy, as the government seeks to…

NIGERIA – Nigeria is seeking technical cooperation with Uganda on animal nutrition, cattle genetics, and livestock health to improve dairy productivity and double domestic milk…

The 2026-2031 plans target foot-and-mouth disease, avian influenza and donkey health, with a focus on stronger cross-border surveillance and coordinated responses.

The government is advancing a One Health approach to responsible antimicrobial use, disease prevention and food safety ahead of a global ministerial conference.