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.

Government analyzes rise in beef prices and advances measures

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The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development identified rises in beef prices in 2026, due to a 14.59% increase in live cattle prices. The government is dialoguing with supply chain actors to implement measures protecting domestic supply and household economies.

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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

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New African swine fever case reported in Hwaseong

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

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.

Drought affects thousands in Mandera and Marsabit counties

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Mandera and Marsabit counties are severely hit by drought, endangering residents' lives and livestock due to water and pasture shortages. Mandera Commissioner James Chacha states the situation is worsening, with about 300,000 people affected. The county government is distributing water but demands exceed available resources.

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