The detection of a new case of a novel strain of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in Gaza strip stresses the importance of intensifying international efforts to stop the virus from spreading further in North Africa and the Middle East, the FAO said
Cattle
Software to enable farmers to formulate better feeds
Nairobi-based software company Fika Systems Limited has built an easy-to-use feed formulation software that it hopes will enable farmers to develop suitable, well-balanced feeds for their livestock
New cattle breed to improve dairy fortune
A new breed of cattle introduced from South Africa late last year could change the fortunes of Kenya’s dairy farmers
Egypt suffers major foot-and-mouth outbreak
Urgent action is required to control a major outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease and prevent its spread throughout North Africa and the Middle East
US$370,000 Mazabuka dairy grant contract signed
Japan has signed a grant contract worth US$370,000 with World Vision Zambia to facilitate the implementation of the Magoye Community Dairy Project in Mazabuka