Livestock

The allegation against OBP is that it bought FMD vaccines from Biogénesis at R45 (US$2.81) per dose and sold them for between R70 (US$4.37) and R130 (US$8.12) per dose.

Lumpy skin disease is mainly insect-borne, causing fever, skin nodules, weakness and reduced milk production. It does not affect humans.

BAITS provides authorities with livestock registration and ownership records and supports the management of movements and other animal-health information.

Stronger research links could help livestock farmers adopt new technologies and access timely information on animal health and farm management.

The new subsidiary focuses on providing end-to-end equipment and technology solutions for the livestock, poultry, and agricultural industries.

Alltech RAPIREAD supports rapid mycotoxin risk analysis and reporting, while EnviroLogix provides rapid mycotoxin testing technologies and data.

The restrictions will remain until Brazil demonstrates compliance with EU requirements.

FEFAC said lower forage production will widen the EU’s feed protein deficit, increasing demand for imported soy products.

The shift reflects rising maize demand from Egypt’s poultry and livestock feed sectors.

Similar exemptions apply to raw materials used for fertiliser and pesticide production.