Livestock
Catalan government agrees to cull 30,000 healthy pigs over swine fever in Barcelona
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The Catalan government has reached an agreement with the farming sector to cull 30,000 healthy pigs on farms near the African swine fever outbreak detected in Barcelona's Collserola range. The measure, agreed upon in an urgent meeting on Friday, aims to prevent the spread of the outbreak and reassure a key economic sector. The meat from these animals will be used for internal consumption.
Frustrated South African farmers have demanded that the government allow private procurement and administration of foot-and-mouth disease vaccines to combat the ongoing outbreak. In a letter to Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen, agricultural organizations argue there is no legal barrier to such measures. Steenhuisen has warned that pursuing litigation could undermine the national vaccination strategy.
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In 2025, Egypt's executive body approved the disbursement of EGP 1.06 billion to support the National Veal Project, raising total funding to over EGP 10 billion. The initiative has assisted thousands of small-scale breeders and increased livestock production nationwide. Officials highlighted improvements in licensing, feed regulation, and output during the year.
Egypt’s Minister of Agriculture Alaa Farouk met Chad’s Minister of Livestock Abdelrahim El-Tayeb on Sunday in Cairo to explore ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the livestock sector. The discussions occurred on the sidelines of joint ministerial committee sessions chaired by the countries’ foreign ministers. Talks focused on expanding collaboration in livestock production, leveraging Chad’s cattle resources and Egypt’s expertise in breed improvement and feed optimization.
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A 5.5 kg white Brahma rooster became the star attraction at the 2025 Nairobi County trade and agriculture show organized by the Kenya Agricultural Society (ASK). The nine-month-old bird belongs to Fredrick Omondi, a farmer from Kitengela. Its win stemmed from its impressive size, health, and superior care.