Meat & Poultry
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AU IBAR calls for stronger investment in Africa’s livestock sector at ICC Kenya Business Summit 2026
AU IBAR urges governments and investors to treat livestock as a structured economic sector and cut Africa’s reliance on imports.
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SA farmers fear new FMD wave as vaccine gaps and illegal imports raise alarm
Farmers in Eastern Cape say FMD keeps spreading fast, while authorities warn that poor vaccine control could worsen the crisis.
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Barnwell Bio raises US$6M to improve early detection of livestock diseases
The start-up plans to expand its data and analysis tools as animal disease risks continue to rise across global food systems.
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Botswana issues alert after Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak reported in Zimbabwe
Authorities urge border communities to stay alert as regional pressure grows on livestock disease control.
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South Africa sets 10-year plan to contain foot-and-mouth disease
The Agriculture Department says a phased strategy aims to steady outbreaks, support farmers, and rebuild confidence in livestock trade after years of losses.
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Saai urges national disaster declaration as foot-and-mouth disease threatens livestock industry
Farmers call for urgent action to protect livelihoods and contain the outbreak.
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GEA backs new dairy breeding push as data strengthens genetic case for tackling lameness
Researchers say large and consistent datasets now show that lameness has a meaningful genetic link.
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Kenya to import sheep and goat genetic material from the United Kingdom
Move aims to boost productivity and meat exports amid rising demand.
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Agrofi Egg rises as South Africa’s leading agribusiness
The company expands operations and renews its focus on sustainable farming and community empowerment.
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OBP annual report exposes deepening crisis in South Africa’s vaccine production
State-owned vaccine producer misses major targets as livestock sector faces growing losses.