Livestock
International livestock breeding conference inaugurated in Addis Ababa
The international conference and exhibition on animal breeding and health has been inaugurated at Millennium Hall in Addis Ababa. Over 5,000 participants from East Africa and global countries will attend. The event runs for three consecutive days.
Save the Children invites tenders for milking goats in Afar
Save the Children International has issued a tender for supplying milking goats in Ethiopia's Afar region. The bid seeks 4,638 goats, including 3,865 females and 773 males, for an EU-funded project. Documents are available from October 28 to November 14, 2025.
Giant white rooster wins prize at Kenya agriculture show
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.
Study assesses global livestock vulnerability to climate change
A new study published in Nature Climate Change examines how climate change threatens livestock systems worldwide. Researchers highlight regions like sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia as particularly at risk. The findings underscore the need for adaptive strategies to protect rural economies dependent on animal agriculture.