FOOD SAFETY & QUALITY

Zambian authorities say this precautionary measure will be reviewed based on how the outbreak in South Africa evolves.

The findings highlight serious risks to both pets and humans, underscoring the importance of strict hygiene practices in handling, storage, and preparation.

According to WOAH, H5N1 is affecting poultry and wild birds across multiple African countries, with Mozambique reporting a novel low‑pathogenic variant.

The government has stressed the need for a thorough epidemiological investigation to determine the cause of the outbreak.

While the resumption of local vaccine manufacturing marks a turning point, South Africa’s production capacity will initially remain limited.

A new wave of floating cage aquaculture projects promises to reduce Burkina Faso’s reliance on fish imports and strengthen its domestic supply.

Jigawa State is studying Argentina’s forage systems to raise feed supply, support livestock growth, and open export routes to Middle Eastern markets.

Imports of beef from the Republic of Ireland have been suspended just two weeks after the market reopened, dealing a fresh blow to Irish farmers and exporters.

Alltech highlighted progress in predictive modelling and artificial intelligence applications that leverage expanded datasets to better forecast mycotoxin risks in animal feed.

Ths incidence marks Bhutan’s first confirmed detection since mid-2024.