Poultry

The new tablet format is designed to allow producers to provide targeted vitamin D support when birds are under additional physiological pressure.

Since December 2020, Nigeria has recorded 505 confirmed HPAI outbreaks affecting almost 2.56 million birds, including 11 H5N1 infections in 2026 across nine commercial farms.

The legislation aims to improve feed quality, protect livestock health and support farmers dependent on dairy and animal husbandry.

NOVUS said availability will initially remain limited to selected customers, with plans to expand the service to additional regions.

EHUA plans to source up to 100,000 tonnes of soybeans annually, producing soybean oil and protein-rich meal for feed.

The proposal centres on increasing youth-led production of yellow maize and soya while strengthening aggregation, storage, oilseed processing, feed milling and distribution.

The latest commitment follows the US$270 million National Poultry Transformation Programme, formalised in August with four investment partners.

The new subsidiary focuses on providing end-to-end equipment and technology solutions for the livestock, poultry, and agricultural industries.

The restrictions will remain until Brazil demonstrates compliance with EU requirements.

The shift reflects rising maize demand from Egypt’s poultry and livestock feed sectors.