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Continue reading →: “𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮’𝘀 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝘀 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀” -Minister Idi Mukhtar MaihaDuring the recent virtual townhall hosted by Farm Alert in collaboration with L-PRES the Honourable Minister of Livestock Development, 𝗜𝗱𝗶 𝗠𝘂𝗸𝗵𝘁𝗮𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗵𝗮, made a statement that clearly captures the direction Nigeria is taking. He explained that the decision by Mr. President to establish the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development was…
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Continue reading →: Nigeria Turns to Argentina to Transform Its Livestock SectorNigeria is taking a strategic step toward transforming its livestock industry, signaling a shift from domestic reform to international collaboration. On March 16, 2026, the Honourable Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, received Argentina’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Nicolás Perazzo María Naón, in Abuja to discuss deepening bilateral cooperation in…
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Continue reading →: Who Decides the Future of Animal Health? Inside the March 2026 Global Strategy MeetingOn March 5, 2026, a high-level meeting took place in Brussels that most of the world never heard about. There were no press briefings, no headlines, and no public communiqués. Yet, the decisions discussed in that room could shape the future of animal health, livestock productivity, and disease control across…
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Continue reading →: Africa’s $4.5 Billion Livestock Disease: Why Trypanosomosis Still Threatens the Future of Animal AgricultureAcross sub-Saharan Africa, one of the most economically destructive livestock diseases continues to operate largely under the radar.African Animal Trypanosomosis, commonly known as “nagana,” remains a persistent constraint on livestock productivity, rural livelihoods, and agricultural transformation across the continent. Despite decades of control efforts, the disease continues to shape where…
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Continue reading →: South Africa Moves to Expand Veterinary Capacity Through Fort Hare InitiativeAcross Africa, the demand for stronger veterinary systems is growing rapidly. Livestock populations are expanding, animal diseases continue to threaten food systems, and the need for trained veterinary professionals is increasing. Against this backdrop, South Africa is taking steps to strengthen its veterinary education infrastructure through plans to establish a…
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Continue reading →: Climate Intelligence for Livestock: How L-PRES and NiMet Are Strengthening Nigeria’s Climate-Smart Animal ProductionNigeria’s livestock sector is increasingly confronting a challenge that goes beyond feed availability, disease outbreaks, or market access: climate variability. Rising temperatures, erratic rainfall patterns, and prolonged dry spells are reshaping grazing conditions and livestock productivity across the country. In response, policymakers are beginning to integrate climate intelligence into livestock…
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Continue reading →: Nigeria and FAO’s $350,000 Bird Flu Intervention Signals a Broader Push to Strengthen Animal Health SystemsNigeria has taken another step toward strengthening its livestock disease response through a new partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization, targeting the ongoing threat of avian influenza and other transboundary animal diseases. During a strategic meeting held in Abuja on 11 March 2026, Nigeria’s Minister of Livestock Development, Idi…
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Continue reading →: From Livestock to Public Health: The March 2026 Push to Tackle Zoonotic Tuberculosis in AfricaWhy Africa Is Rethinking Veterinary Policy to Fight Zoonotic Tuberculosis In March 2026, global animal and human health institutions renewed attention to a largely overlooked disease affecting both livestock and people across Africa: zoonotic tuberculosis. The renewed focus is not simply a scientific concern. It reflects a growing policy shift…
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Continue reading →: The Virus That Is Jumping Across SpeciesBird Flu Is No Longer Just a Poultry Problem: Why Veterinarians Are Watching More Closely Than Ever For decades, bird flu was largely viewed as a disease of poultry farms; devastating for farmers, certainly, but largely contained within bird populations. Today, that perception is rapidly changing. Across multiple continents, veterinarians…
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Continue reading →: Liberia Commits 30 Million Dollars to Livestock Reform Through the LIFELINK InitiativeLiberia Launches LIFELINK: A Strategic Shift Toward Livestock Transformation and Meat Independence Liberia has taken a decisive step toward restructuring and strengthening its livestock sector with the launch of LIFELINK, the country’s first fully dedicated livestock development initiative. More than a sectoral project, LIFELINK represents a structural shift in how…
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