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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.
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.
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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.
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.
After drought killed most of her livestock, a Maasai mother in Tanzania started growing drought-resistant grass to sell as animal feed. Now 250 women across northern Tanzania are turning climate survival into steady income.
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.
South Korean researchers created a natural feed additive from garlic, oregano, and monolaurin that reduces methane emissions from cattle by over 14 percent. If commercialized, it could eliminate 520,000 tons of greenhouse gases annually while keeping cows healthy.
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.
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. ##
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. #
A Nigerian engineering student just won a national innovation competition with a device that could save farmers millions by catching livestock illness before animals get sick. His wearable tracker monitors heart rate, temperature, and feeding patterns for up to three years without charging.
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.
Senior high schools across Ghana will remain open as the government releases long-delayed feeding grants. The move ends weeks of uncertainty that threatened to disrupt education for thousands of students.
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.
President John Mahama is directing Ghana's School Feeding Programme to buy surplus eggs from struggling poultry farmers, turning a market problem into nutritious meals for children. The creative solution tackles export disruptions while boosting kids' diets with locally produced protein.
Ghana's government has paid caterers who feed schoolchildren across all 16 regions for the entire first term. Over 74 days of meals were delivered to hungry students at two cedis per child per day.
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.
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.
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