Farmers
The Ondo State Government has embarked on an initiative to enhance the quality of feeds and boost livestock production by distributing 165 fodder choppers to livestock farmers in the state. The fodder choppers are farm equipment used to cut various types of fodder, such as grass, hay, and straws, to
Farmers
The municipality of Caconda, in Angola's Huila Province, has been hosting its 91st anniversary celebration, marked by a municipal fair that showcases local agricultural and livestock production. The event, which features 50 exhibitors, offers a wide range of products, including corn, beans, potatoes, cassava, avocados, bananas, as well
Diseases
A recent study by researchers from the National Animal Disease Diagnostics and Epidemiology Centre analyzed the spatial and temporal distribution of Rift Valley fever outbreaks in Uganda from 2013 to 2022. The study highlighted the need for targeted interventions, strengthened surveillance, and interdisciplinary collaboration to mitigate future outbreaks. The research
Farmers
A Shropshire farmer, Stuart Furber, has been prohibited from keeping animals for five years and sentenced to 250 hours of community service for serious welfare concerns at his farm, Rye Hills. The prosecution followed a thorough investigation by Shropshire Council's animal health team, which uncovered severe conditions, including
Farmers
The ongoing African swine fever (ASF) outbreak in Italy has left pig farmers in a precarious situation, with many facing significant indirect damages due to restrictions on their activities. The European Commission is under pressure to introduce forms of guarantee and support for these farmers, as well as to reassess
Farmers
Members of the Sheep Taskforce met this week to discuss preparations for a meeting with DAERA policy officials, scheduled to take place on July 1, 2025, at the NSA NI sheep event. Despite efforts to engage directly with Minister Andrew Muir, who was unable to attend due to other commitments,
Diseases
Emergency containment measures have been implemented in response to two separate outbreaks of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in livestock farms in the North West province. The disease has been detected in the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District and at an abattoir in Madibeng, with samples confirming the presence of the
Diseases
In a pioneering effort to reduce antibiotic resistance and promote animal health, a pilot project in Wales is leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance livestock disease surveillance. The Practice Syndromic Surveillance Project (PSSP) programme, a collaboration between the University of Liverpool, the Wales Veterinary Science Centre, and Iechyd Da, aims to
Diseases
Australian veterinarians Mark Doyle and Lara Mitchell recently participated in a four-day training course in Kenya to prepare for a potential foot and mouth disease (FMD) outbreak. The training, organized by the European Commission, took place in an endemic country, providing veterinarians from FMD-free countries with hands-on experience in applying
Diseases
As the Department of Agriculture ramps up vaccination efforts to combat the spread of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), the local agricultural association is sounding the alarm over the escalating crisis. The FMD outbreak has put South Africa's dairy sector under severe strain, with several international markets
Farmers
As I sat in the local village hall, listening to a fellow farmer's harrowing story, I was struck by the devastating impact of trauma and neglect on the mental health of those who toil on the land. Dave, a beef and sheep farmer from Devon, shared his own
Food supply
As Nigeria continues to develop its agricultural sector, sheep and goat farming is emerging as a business with significant potential for uplifting household incomes, especially for youth and small-scale farmers. According to Abdullateef Ahmed, President of the National Sheep and Goat Development Association of Nigeria (NASHGODAN), the livestock sector can
