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Namibia is protecting its cattle population with vaccines instead of culling after a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak. The government is deploying 100,000 vaccine doses to save livestock and livelihoods across affected regions.
Nigeria's Cross River State is building organized ranches and livestock clusters to stop violent conflicts between farmers and herders. The plan protects farmland while giving herders a safer, modern way to raise cattle.
Native livestock are becoming unlikely firefighters in Spain's Galicia region, munching away the undergrowth that fuels devastating wildfires. The natural solution is gaining ground after Spain's worst fire season in 2025 scorched nearly 119,000 hectares.
Scientists and farmers across the globe are working together to transform livestock from one of the most environmentally damaging sectors into a powerful climate solution. From Ukraine's peatlands to Brazil's Cerrado, a new movement is proving sustainable livestock production is possible.
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South Africa is rolling out the largest animal vaccine program in its history, with 4.4 million cattle already protected against foot-and-mouth disease. The ambitious campaign aims to shield 80% of the nation's 14 million cattle, creating herd immunity through an unprecedented national effort.
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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 centers in all 774 local government areas to bring affordable animal healthcare directly to livestock farmers who need it most. Seven centers are already complete, with 14 more under construction across 20 states.
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.
Vaccination efforts in Botswana are winning the fight against Foot and Mouth Disease, with rates above 95% in affected zones and clinical cases dropping significantly. The success shows how coordinated public health response can protect both livestock and livelihoods.
Nearly 600 farmers in Botswana's remote Okavango District have gained access to artificial insemination services that are helping them build healthier, more productive cattle herds. The government is now expanding the program with ambitious plans to grow the national cattle population to five million.
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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's Western Cape government is deploying 20,000 vaccines to combat a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, protecting both livestock and the farmers who depend on them. Swift action includes mobile vaccination teams, movement permits, and temporary auction halts to stop the spread.