Livestock

CVC implements biological corridor in El Queremal for felines and cattle

With support from landowners in El Queremal, Dagua, the CVC is advancing a biological corridor to ensure coexistence between felines and local cattle farming activities.

Deputy prime minister Temesgen Tiruneh inaugurates salt and fodder factory in Afar

March 23, 2026 Reported by AI

Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh has inaugurated a modern salt and fodder production factory in Afar region's Zone 1, Assayita woreda. The facility, built on 2,540 hectares, utilizes Awash River water. It creates 1,000 jobs and supports livestock development.

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Gauteng escalates foot-and-mouth disease response with mass vaccinations

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Steenhuisen prioritizes FMD vaccines for hardest-hit provinces amid outbreak response

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Western Cape government says FMD will not affect food security

New African swine fever case reported in Hwaseong

A new African swine fever (ASF) case was reported at a pig farm in Hwaseong, south of Seoul, on Thursday, marking the 16th such infection in South Korea this season. Authorities plan to conduct an epidemiological investigation, restrict access to the site, and cull all pigs at the affected farm. They will also strengthen preventive measures across the city's 87 pig farms.

One million foot-and-mouth vaccines arrive in South Africa

February 18, 2026 Reported by AI

South Africa is receiving one million doses of foot-and-mouth disease vaccines this weekend to combat a severe outbreak affecting the livestock sector. Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen announced the shipment from Argentina as part of a strategy to vaccinate the national cattle herd. The move aims to restore the country's FMD-free status with vaccination amid economic losses and export restrictions.

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