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Biosecurity practices can boost overall performance even at a low cost for pig producers. (Image source: DLG)

Disease prevention and herd health management require continuous health monitoring and farm-tailored vaccination programmes

Sound management practices include maintaining barn hygiene, access controls, early detection and modern preventive measures. Such practical solutions for economic livestock production will be addressed at the DLG Expert Stage: Biosecurity and Feed Safety by EuroTier, which is set to return in Hanover, Germany, from 10 to 13 November. There will be specialist presentations and panel discussions covering current challenges and practical solutions, from modern hygiene concepts and feed quality assurance to innovative technologies for herd management and disease prevention. Experts from farming, science, industry and advisory services will present the latest developments and future-oriented production and housing concepts.

Animal health remains central to effective livestock production, driving the significance of biosecurity management. Prevention is better than cure when it comes to addressing epidemics like African swine fever (ASF), foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) and highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) to name a few. The right hygiene protocols can break infection chains and restore economic losses.

Optimised barn climate and customised feeding strategies can help boost overall performance even at a low cost for pig producers. Strict adherence to biosecurity measures, including herd depopulation and restricting movements, has made a huge difference in curbing the African swine fever. 

Biosecurity practices have also helped check the spread of foot-and-mouth disease. Preventive measures such as maintaining consistency in barn and personnel hygiene, or vehicle disinfection, among others can protect farms keeping cloven-hoofed animals.

Biosecurity in the poultry sector can prevent seroious threats like avian influenza, with proper cleaning and disinfection practices. Alkaline cleaners can wipe out fat and protein residues, followed by disinfection with approved products and effectiveness testing through environmental swabs.

The separation of clean and dirty areas, changing footwear and clothing, regular handwashing and visitor logs are standard practice. External vehicles should avoid entering farm premises whenever possible. If vehicles must visit multiple farms, cleaning and disinfection are essential. Preventing contact between wild birds and feed, water or outdoor areas is also crucial, while rodent and insect control remain important components of disease prevention.

Visitors can check out the latest developments in robotics. (Image source: EuroTier)

Prominent livestock platform, DLG Spotlights at EuroTier 2026 in Hanover, Germany, will shed light on innovations and future-focused developments across the livestock sector

From 10 to 13 November, visitors can check out the latest developments in robotics, emission reduction and forage production. Selected breeding animals will be exhibited live for the 'TopTierTreff' (Top Genetics). Such live demonstrations and curated special exhibitions will unlock futuristic ideas for innovative technologies, processes and concepts designed to make livestock farming more efficient, sustainable and animal-friendly.

A robust technical programme will include lectures, panel discussions and networking formats covering all key areas of livestock production and related energy sectors.

Manufacturers of advanced milking technology will showcase automation in modern dairy farming with the latest robotic solutions for automated milking systems or share visionary barn construction blueprints at the Barn Robot Event. Conventional milking parlors are gradually becoming a thing of the past replaced by conversion concepts based on robotic systems. Milking large dairy herds are no more a labour-intensive job with the support of advanced technologies. While future-oriented, these concepts will be grounded in their easy facilitation in real life situations.

For Emission Reduction, visitors can expect live demonstrations of seamless integration of livestock farming and climate protection. With expert stages for pigs and poultry lying adjacent to the emission reduction pavilion, visitors can expect insights on sustainable practices especially in these two areas.

The Top Genetics display will unite breeders from home and abroad, with breeding companies talking about strategies, fostering knowledge-sharing, particularly in dairy and beef cattle breeding. The event organisers have arranged for a large panoramic video screen this year so that the animals exhibited on stand reach far and wide. 

Spotlight on 'Forage Production' will promote smart farming technologies that can revolutionise the quality of maize silage, grass silage and hay throughout the entire production chain, from harvesting to ensiling and storage. This offering will be complemented by the new “Forage Days”, taking place on 12 and 13 November. During these special theme days, the DLG Expert Stage Cattle, as part of the Forage Production Spotlight, will focus on the production of high-quality forage and its targeted use in ruminant nutrition.

The 'Innovation Boulevard' that will be a new addition this year, will feature products recognised with the Innovation Award, alongside other notable innovations in animal farming, feed, management and technology. Visitors will gain a concise overview of the latest developments and then have the opportunity to meet the product developers directly at their exhibition stands for more in-depth discussions. 

This year's theme is Intelligence in Animal Farming. (Image source: DLG)

As DLG (German Agricultural Society)-organised EuroTier 2026 gears up to return to Hanover, Germany, to unite the animal farming and livestock management fraternity from across the world, visitors can expect an extensive programme of conferences, specialist events and networking opportunities

These include the International Cattle & Pig Event, the International Farmers Day and the new DLG-VetCon 2026.

With the driving theme, 'Intelligence in Animal Farming', this year trade visitors can explore intelligent solutions advancing livestock production. The exhibition covers all major livestock sectors, including pigs, cattle, poultry, horses, sheep and goats.

International Poultry Day on 9 November will highlight market developments and challenges in animal welfare, nutrition, animal health, sustainability and market perspectives. Experts from science, practice and industry will present innovations and solutions for sustainable poultry production.

International Farmers Day and International Cattle & Pig Event on 11 November 2026 will provide insights into markets, strategies and innovations in leading agricultural nations. It will reflect current topics in cattle and pig farming as international experts from politics, practice, science and business present trends, developments and best-practice examples while discussing solutions for sustainable, animal-friendly and economically viable livestock production.

Female Agri Fellows Networking Event and Women in Ag Award Ceremony will be celebrating women in agriculture while creating space for connection, exchange and inspiration. Women from across the agricultural and food industries will come together in an inspiring environment to network, share experiences and learn from one another, from start-up founders to business leaders from family farms.

The Open Agri Influencer Meet-up organised by the DLG Agri Influencer Team will see everyone active in agricultural social media to join this informal networking event. There will be collaboration among stakeholders in agricultural communication and content creation.

DLG-VetCon 2026: Professional Conference for Large-Animal and Herd Veterinarians creates an ideal environment for knowledge exchange in an international setting. Through its close integration with EuroTier, participants benefit from unique synergies including access to market leaders in livestock technology and animal nutrition, leading farmers and producers, as well as the latest industry trends and technologies.

EuroTier 2026 is set to be held from 10 to 13 November 2026 in Hanover, Germany. 

VIV Africa is returning to the Kigali Convention Centre on 7 and 8 October. (Image source: VNU Exhibition)

A region does not become one of the fastest growing agrifood markets in the world by accident

Rising incomes, rapid urbanization and a growing middle class are reshaping what and how much Sub-Saharan Africa eats, and animal protein and dairy sit at the center of that shift. For the global suppliers, investors and technology providers watching this trend, the question is no longer whether to engage with the region, but how quickly they can find the right partners on the ground.

The numbers back up the momentum. As per the Barometer of African Agriculture, published by the Foundation for Agriculture and Rurality in the World alongside the Pan-African Farmers Organization, African milk production climbed 17% over the past decade, rising from roughly 45.5 million to 53.2 million tonnes between 2013 and 2023. As per Statista's market forecasts, the continent's wider dairy and egg market is on a path toward roughly 10% annual growth between 2024 and 2029, a pace that outstrips most other food categories on the continent. Poultry tells a similar story, with demand climbing steadily as populations grow and diets diversify.

Meeting that demand is drawing real investment. International genetics companies, feed producers, animal health specialists and equipment manufacturers are expanding their footprint across the region, often in partnership with local producers who understand the market conditions on the ground. Cold chain and processing infrastructure, long an underdeveloped piece of the puzzle, is increasingly attracting the kind of capital and technology transfer that turns rising demand into reliable supply.

VIV Africa 2026 is where much of that momentum converges. Returning to the Kigali Convention Centre on 7 and 8 October, with a paid Leadership Conference opening proceedings on 6 October, the show has grown alongside the industry it serves. This year's edition brings back the dedicated Dairy Pavilion, sitting alongside the poultry, feed and animal health exhibitors that have long anchored the event—a clear signal that the platform's ambitions remain within the full breadth of the region's agrifood industry rather than any single category.

Around 2,000 visitors are expected in Kigali, travelling from Rwanda, Kenya, Nigeria, Tanzania, Ethiopia, South Africa, Cameroon, Sudan and beyond, drawn by a program built to produce outcomes rather than footfall. The Leadership Conference gathers international experts to work through the trends shaping poultry, dairy and broader agriculture across the continent. Senior buyers looking to move faster can use the Hosted Buyer Program, which arranges scheduled introductions with suppliers so that a few days on the ground translate directly into new supplier relationships.

For companies weighing whether Sub-Saharan Africa belongs in their growth plans, the case is increasingly straightforward: this is a market expanding faster than most of its global peers, with real capital now flowing toward the genetics, technology and infrastructure needed to support it. VIV Africa 2026 offers a direct way in, a chance to meet the producers, processors and buyers shaping that growth in person rather than tracking it from afar.

Registration for the two-day exhibition is free for anyone who registers in advance, and is open now at africa.viv.net