A rise in demand for Dorper sheep as a source of meat across East Africa in recent years is putting pressure on breeders
Livestock
EAC issues guidelines to prevent Avian flu
The East African Community (EAC), in collaboration with Kenya’s Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries, has issued guidelines to prevent and curb the spread of Avian flu, a killer poultry disease
Zambeef receives corporate governance award
Zambeef Products PLC has been recognised by the Lusaka Stock Exchange for its management skills in corporate governance
VIV organises animal protein summit in Nigeria
Nigeria’s agribusiness leaders, organisations and authorities will partake in a one-day international summit to explore the development of the country’s poultry production sector
Vaccination, a vexed issue for small poultry farmers
Vaccination is an essential part of commercial poultry production but continues to remain accessible only by big farmers due to the high cost of vaccines and limited availability