GOVT. POLICY & REGULATORY
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Nigeria advances feed policy to address poultry production costs
Proposed measures include alternative feed ingredients, improved storage infrastructure and financing to strengthen feed security and support poultry businesses.
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Kenya’s shortage of animal health lab auditors prompts regional training
The regional programme aims to build local expertise in laboratory quality management.
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Kenya introduces Livestock Bill to regulate animal feeds
The proposed law would establish a dedicated livestock regulator, research institutions and a development fund to strengthen production, animal health and market access.
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Gujarat passes law tightening livestock and poultry feed regulation
The legislation aims to improve feed quality, protect livestock health and support farmers dependent on dairy and animal husbandry.
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Malaysia expands sales tax exemption for animal feed raw materials
Similar exemptions apply to raw materials used for fertiliser and pesticide production.
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Kenya intensifies measures to contain African Swine Fever outbreaks
ASF is a highly contagious viral disease affecting domestic and wild pigs.
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Kenya to restore 13.5M hectares to boost livestock resilience and rangeland productivity
The World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is observed annually to raise awareness about land degradation, desertification, and the impacts of drought
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Kenya livestock reforms shift toward aggregation, feed efficiency and export-driven value chains
Kenya’s livestock base remains one of the largest in Africa, forming the backbone of livelihoods in arid and semi-arid regions.
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EU moves to simplify feed, animal health and pesticide safety requirements
The proposed changes signal a growing policy focus on reducing compliance costs while maintaining traceability, animal health oversight and food safety requirements
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South African court clears way for private FMD vaccine procurement
This ruling supports a wider industry role in disease control efforts
