Mycotoxin contamination in South Africa: implications for poultry immune system response
In South Africa, maize is a central raw material for animal feed, and its exposure to field and storage fungi creates a continuous risk...
New report calls on governments to invest in the world’s rangelands
A new global report has called for greater investment in the world’s rangelands, arguing that the landscapes cover more than half of the planet’s...
WEDA Unveils New Straw Dispensing System to Enhance Sow Welfare
As a leading supplier of livestock housing equipment to the agricultural sector, WEDA Dammann & Westerkamp of Lutten is presenting a fully automatic WEDA...
Rethinking Aid in Rural Tanzania: How Monthly Micro-Savings Transform Lives
For years, US agencies involved in foreign aid advocated “localization.” This means relying on local people, organizations and communities to provide the kind of...
SADC Leaders Meet in 2026 to Accelerate Resilient, Sustainable Food Systems
DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA, 5th August 2026, As South Africa assumes the Chairship of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and hosts the 2026 SADC...
Better livestock practices could help Kenya cut methane and meet climate target
Improving how farmers feed, breed and manage livestock could provide Kenya with an important pathway to cut methane emissions while advancing the country’s commitment...
Africa, Asia experts meet in China to strengthen foot-and-mouth disease preparedness
Veterinary authorities, policymakers, laboratory specialists and researchers from Africa and Asia are meeting in Lanzhou, China, to strengthen cooperation and preparedness against the growing...
Pneu-Dart: Safer, Smarter Animal Care Through Remote Delivery Solutions
Anyone who has worked cattle knows there are times when traditional handling like kraaling simply isn't the best option.Whether treating cattle with early signs...
VETCONVERGENCE 2026: Vice Chancellors Convene for a Stronger Future in Veterinary Education
VETCONVERGENCE 2026 brought together more than 30 Vice-Chancellors to impact actionable roadmap for the sustainable growth of the livestock and poultry sectors.The 2nd Edition...
From Engineering to Ranching: How He Built a Thriving Beef Farm
Long before Dipeolwana Farm produced thousands of kilograms of beef each month, there was a young boy watching his father make impossible choices.Tumelo Lekalakala's...