Livestock
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Nadec subsidiary secures US$293 million for livestock farming, meat production project
Al-Ra’i National Livestock Company has obtained funding for sheep and goat farming to enhance the country’s livestock and meat production.
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Bird flu (H5N1) found in sheep for the first time ever
A case of bird flu has been identified in a sheep in the UK, marking the first known instance of the virus in the species. Experts say the risk to livestock and humans remains low, but authorities are monitoring the situation.
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Namibia enforces stricter rules on import, export of meat, poultry, and livestock products
New permit requirements and levies affect meat, poultry, dairy, and hides as authorities increase oversight of the livestock sector.
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Burkina Faso to invest US$2.3M in new abattoir to boost meat industry, reduce exports
The country’s authorities have launched construction on a slaughterhouse in Ziniaré to improve meat processing as part of a broader strategy of improving the livestock and meat industry.
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FAO warns of worsening bird flu crisis as virus spreads globally
The H5N1 outbreak has caused massive bird losses and is increasingly spreading to mammals. FAO urges stronger biosecurity measures and international cooperation to contain the virus.