Livestock
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FDA greenlights Multimin 90 trace mineral injection for cattle supplementation
Multimin 90 is the first and only FDA-approved drug to deliver four essential trace minerals—zinc, copper, manganese, and selenium—via a single subcutaneous injection.
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Côte d’Ivoire cuts feed import taxes to spur livestock growth
New fiscal measures and investment projects aim to boost local production and reduce dependency on imports.
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Oman imports over 428,000 livestock to meet red meat demand
Current production figures show annual outputs of 12,800 tons of red meat.
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NADEC subsidiary secures US$293 million to boost livestock farming, meat production
The financing agreement will enable the facility to reach an annual production capacity of one million head of livestock.
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MSU researchers validate link between cattle diets and beef nutritional quality
These findings provide a scientific basis for validating grass-finished beef labels and ensuring that consumers get the expected health benefits.
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Bird Flu detected in sheep for the first time in the UK
Officials noted that the site where the case emerged had previously reported bird flu in poultry, suggesting a possible transmission route.
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Kenyan farm strengthens dairy industry with Brazilian Girolando embryos
The Girolando breed is a cross between India’s heat-tolerant Gyr cattle and the high-yielding Holstein cows.
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Morocco enforces ban on female sheep, goat slaughter to address livestock crisis
Morocco’s livestock population has declined by 38% since 2016 due to persistent drought and rising animal feed prices.
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Over 230 livestock dead as unknown epidemic spreads in South Ethiopia
Early indications point to bovine pasteurellosis, a lung disease linked to sudden climate changes.
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Vet Konect powers first ever livestock summit in Benue State
With over 1000 registered participants, the summit is expected to be a transformative gathering for livestock stakeholders.
