Livestock
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Community-led action critical for locust livelihood response in the Greater Horn of Africa
A statement from the Regional Desert Locust Alliance Nairobi, 23 March 2020 – While the attention of the global community is drawn to COVID-19, ... -
Increased tariffs on chicken imports necessary to protect local market says FairPlay Movement
The new poultry tariff, published in the Government Gazette today, has reflected that higher tariffs on predatory chicken imports from Brazil may well reduce ... -
Tracking systems can help farmers combat the outbreak of FMD
Eastern Cape farmers are on high alert to prevent any cases of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) breaking out in the region. “The Eastern Cape cannot ... -
Zimbabwe boosts livestock production with pig imports from SA
Zimbabwe is finalising arrangements to import 230 Large White Landrace and Duroc pigs from South Africa as breeding stock, as part of a US$45 ... -
Kenya facing the worst desert locust outbreak recorded since 1950
Kenya is facing the worst desert locust outbreak recorded since 1950. The outbreak has seen swarms of the insects invade the east African nation ... -
General tips for backyard poultry production
The following tips on aspects of small scale or backyard poultry should be used as a guide only. Poultry Hub accepts no responsibility for persons who ... -
FMD:Update on the outbreak in Limpopo
Four further cases of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) were reported since mid-December 2019, with three cases reported in December and one case reported in the ... -
Livestock owners urged to remain vigilant for FMD clinical signs
Although no further cases of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) have been reported in the past week, livestock owners and the general public have ... -
Government of Zimbabwe bans imports of livestock and pigs from South Africa
The Government of Zimbabwe has suspended with immediate effect the importation of livestock and related products from South Africa. The suspension follows notification by ...
