Livestock
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Meat Board of Namibia is undergoing a vital name change
The Meat Board of Namibia is undergoing a significant transformation, including a change of name, to broaden its scope and…
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Understanding livestock medicine guidelines
With the proliferation of various livestock diseases, farmers need to become acquainted with the medicines and other remedies they will…
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Poor disposal of anthrax carcasses worries farmers in Kyotera
Livestock farmers in Kyotera district have expressed concern over the inappropriate disposal of carcasses after cattle succumb to anthrax. For…
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Steep decline in cattle exports as drought persists
Namibia’s livestock sector experienced an incessant month-by-month decline in cattle exports, which saw the number of exports plummeting from 22…
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Ecowas rules to protect pastoralists discourage investments in modern livestock farming
A common sight around west Africa is to see cattle grazing freely, even in major cities, on highways and in airports. Every year, about 300…
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USAID to train pastoralists to boost livestock yields
At least 300 livestock keepers from four ASAL counties are set to benefit from a farmers’ field school. This will…
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Magic grass that’s set to end fodder shortage, boost dairy yields
With climate change threatening human existence, as the rainfall diminishes, pastoralists in Kenya are finding it difficult to sustain their…
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Namibia: Farmers Inducted On Livestock Breed Selection
In efforts to improve productivity and prepare farmers for the upcoming agricultural competitions in the region, the Aminuis Agriculture Extension…
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India, Pakistan among 5 countries with greatest potential to address climate issues in livestock sector
Investments in India, China, Brazil, Pakistan and Sudan can make a huge global impact, finds study Priority to investment in livestock systems…
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Top 15 Indigenous Pig Breeds in Nigeria
Top 15 Indigenous Pig Breeds in Nigeria: Nigeria is home to a rich diversity of indigenous pig breeds that have evolved…
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