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Nigeria is building veterinary health centres in all 774 local government areas to bring affordable animal healthcare directly to livestock farmers who need it most. Seven model hospitals are already complete, with 14 more under construction.
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Ranchers and farmers now have better tools to protect their animals from a dangerous parasite that's been threatening U.S. livestock. The FDA just approved new sizes and expanded use of the only over-the-counter treatment available.
South Africa's health authority just approved emergency import of a critical vaccine to fight a devastating livestock disease outbreak. The swift action aims to protect farmers' livelihoods and the nation's food security.
Gombe State in Nigeria just signed a groundbreaking partnership with a century-old New Zealand agriculture company to transform its livestock industry using cutting-edge technology. The collaboration promises climate-smart farming and better livelihoods for thousands of farmers.
North Carolina awarded 33 scholarships totaling $67,000 to students who showed livestock at the State Fair, with funds coming directly from auction sales. Since 2015, the program has invested $677,500 in the next generation of agricultural leaders. ##
South Africa is taking a bold step forward to protect its livestock industry with a new voluntary vaccination program against foot-and-mouth disease. The initiative shifts the country from crisis response to prevention, giving farmers the tools to protect their herds before outbreaks strike.
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South Africa is shifting from crisis response to prevention with a new voluntary vaccination program for foot-and-mouth disease. The initiative could protect the country's livestock industry and prevent future outbreaks that have cost farmers dearly.
Scientists just solved a problem farmers didn't know their animals had. New research shows how to keep livestock safe from lightning strikes at solar farms where cows graze between panels.
Thailand's cocoa industry has found a brilliant way to eliminate waste while feeding livestock. Cocoa byproducts once discarded are now being transformed into nutritious animal feed, creating a win for farmers and the environment.
Thirty-three North Carolina students who raised livestock for state fair competitions just received college scholarships totaling $67,500. The program has now invested nearly $700,000 in young farmers since 2015. #
Farmers across drought-prone regions are discovering that simple crop choices can transform livestock health and boost productivity year-round. These seven nutrient-packed fodder plants are helping herds thrive while enriching soil naturally.
The FDA just approved two emergency treatments that could save American ranchers from a devastating livestock pest creeping closer to the border. With the New World Screwworm spotted just 62 miles from US soil, these new tools give farmers crucial protection for their herds.
More than 47,000 metric tons of American wheat arrived in Kenya this week, kicking off a groundbreaking program to revolutionize the country's livestock industry. The grain sale will fund a project helping Kenyan farmers produce better animal feed at lower costs.
After decades of growth, global livestock antibiotic use peaked in 2013 and then fell by nearly a third by 2020, according to a major new study from University College London. The decline shows that government action can effectively tackle antimicrobial resistance, which currently causes 700,000 deaths worldwide each year.
Saudi Arabia's Northern Borders region now sustains over 7.5 million livestock animals, becoming a cornerstone of the nation's food security goals. Government support programs are helping small farmers modernize while protecting fragile desert ecosystems.
Scientists studying cow methane emissions can't compare their results because everyone uses different measurement tools. C-Lock Inc. is creating the first universal framework to make livestock climate research actually work together.
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One million high-potency vaccines arrived in South Africa this weekend to combat a devastating foot-and-mouth disease outbreak affecting over 14 million cattle. The shipment marks the first phase of a nationwide vaccination strategy, with five million more doses arriving in March.
South Africa just produced its first foot-and-mouth disease vaccine in over two decades, giving hope to farmers who've lost billions to outbreaks. The breakthrough could save the country's 12 million cattle herd and reopen closed export markets.
China has slashed greenhouse gas emissions from its livestock industry by nearly 20% since 2000, and researchers project another 33% drop by 2030 through smarter farming practices. The transformation shows how the world's largest agricultural producer is decoupling food production from environmental damage.
A Kenyan boy invented a simple blinking light system that tricks lions into thinking humans are patrolling livestock pens. His ingenious solution is now protecting animals and big cats across East Africa.
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