livestock diseases

The support follows commitments made under the Botswana-Lesotho Binational Commission, where Botswana announced assistance of 100,000 doses of FMD vaccine to Lesotho.

The warning comes as South Africa continues to strengthen its response to foot-and-mouth disease (FMD).

Additionally, USDA officials launch AI-equipped drones to detect screwworm in South Texas livestock

African Swine Fever is one of the most destructive viral diseases affecting domestic and wild pigs.

Eliminating PPR would protect livestock assets that millions of African households depend on for food security, income and resilience.

The facility is expected to produce up to 1.2 billion vaccine doses annually, initially serving the domestic market.

H5N1 remained the dominant strain as new outbreaks were reported across seven countries.

The eco-friendly Tsetse Fly Shield repellent comes in a sachet.

The programme has reduced tsetse fly populations in the Niayes region by more than 99%, effectively eliminating trypanosomosis from most areas.

Beyond high-profile sectors like energy and defence, Russia is developing a more discreet agricultural presence in Africa.