Tag: livestock
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Bird Flu Confirmed Near Swaffham: Zones Established and Poultry Cull Underway
Overview of the Outbreak Near Swaffham A recent veterinary alert confirms that bird flu has been detected at a second large commercial poultry premises near Swaffham. The finding follows a separate case earlier in the region, prompting swift action from animal health authorities. The primary objective is to contain the virus, protect other stock, and…
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AmaZulu King Misuzulu KaZwelithini Backs Department’s Fight Against FMD
King Misuzulu Supports Aggressive Action Against FMD In a show of leadership and unity, AmaZulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini met with KwaZulu-Natal’s MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Thembeni kaMadlopha-Mthethwa, to discuss the ongoing foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreaks affecting livestock across most districts in the province. The meeting underscored the monarch’s commitment to safeguarding farmers, rural…
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Tanzania’s CCM Reaffirms Commitment to Nearby Development: Health, Education, Water and More
Overview: CCM Reiterates a Sweeping Development Agenda Dodoma, Tanzania — The ruling CCM party has reaffirmed its pledge to implement a broad slate of development projects spanning health, education, water, agriculture, livestock, mining, manufacturing, transport, and energy. The party’s emphasis on these sectors underscores its aim to accelerate growth, improve living standards, and bolster Tanzania’s…
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Waste-to-Wealth: How Kenyan Farmers Turn Waste into Revenue and Drive Busia Growth
Turning Waste into Revenue: A New Era for Kenyan Farmers In many farming communities across Kenya, the phrase ircular economy is no longer a distant concept but a practical reality. Farmers are moving beyond traditional outputs to unlock the hidden value in what was once considered waste. From crop residues to livestock by-products, a growing…
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Ruto backs Busia growth as farmers turn waste into wealth
Ruto’s stance signals a push for regional development Kenya’s president has publicly pressed for accelerated growth in Busia County, framing the push as a key national priority. By urging targeted investment in infrastructure, health, and market access, the administration aims to unlock Busia’s potential as a regional trade hub. The emphasis on development comes amid…
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From Rot to Revenue: How Farmers Are Redefining Waste into Wealth
From Rot to Revenue: Transforming Livestock Waste into Wealth In many rural communities, livestock is a lifeline, providing food, livelihoods, and resilience. Yet a shadow of waste often accompanies abundance. Across Busia and other agricultural hubs, forward-thinking farmers are redefining what used to be a local nuisance into a profitable, sustainable business through the waste-to-wealth…
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Spatiotemporal patterns of human brucellosis in Henan Province, 1956–2023
Overview: Brucellosis in Henan Province over six decades Brucellosis, a zoonotic disease caused by Brucella species, continues to pose a public health and economic threat in China and beyond. In Henan Province, located in central China, the disease has a long history of endemic transmission. This article syntheses the spatiotemporal epidemiology of human brucellosis in…