AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS
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SALIC transfers National Grain Company to SABIL to strengthen feed supply
Saudi Arabia is integrating international feed-ingredient sourcing with domestic grain storage and distribution to strengthen supply-chain resilience.
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ECOWAS adopts regional strategies to combat livestock diseases
The 2026-2031 plans target foot-and-mouth disease, avian influenza and donkey health, with a focus on stronger cross-border surveillance and coordinated responses.
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Kenya introduces Livestock Bill to regulate animal feeds
The proposed law would establish a dedicated livestock regulator, research institutions and a development fund to strengthen production, animal health and market access.
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Nigeria brings livestock, health ministries together to tackle antimicrobial resistance
The government is advancing a One Health approach to responsible antimicrobial use, disease prevention and food safety ahead of a global ministerial conference.
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Kenya’s barley boom raises questions for animal feed supply
Rising export demand is widening the price gap between malting and feed-grade barley, with implications for ingredient sourcing and competition with maize.
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AU-IBAR calls for livestock genetic resources in Africa’s seed agenda
Africa’s seed policies have long prioritised crops, but livestock genetics, forage and rangelands are critical to building climate-resilient animal production systems.
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Loop Pet Food unveils new packaging to support East African expansion
KENYA – Kenyan pet food manufacturer Loop Pet Food has unveiled new packaging and a refreshed visual identity after nine months of development, aiming to…
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Victory Group appoints Mireille Van Dongen to drive commercial growth
Victory Group strengthens its commercial leadership as it expands fish production capacity in East Africa.
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Nigeria launches three-week livestock vaccination campaign
The campaign targets three major livestock diseases, with teams set to cover all local government areas and local council development areas across the state.
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Nigeria expands feed production to sustain dairy sector gains
The state is developing 110 hectares of grazing reserve for livestock feed production to sustain gains from Nigeria’s local dairy development programme.
