WSAVA Launches Sub-Saharan Africa Vaccination Guidelines Project in South Africa
The Vaccination Guidelines Group (VGG) of the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) has launched a project to boost understanding of infectious diseases and...
WSAVA and Zoetis Target Enhanced Pain Management for Companion Animals with Certificate Launch
The World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) is to launch a Certificate in Pain Management, supported by Zoetis, to promote the importance of companion...
Hope for Uganda livestock keepers as scientists develop first of its kind anti-tick vaccine
Hope at last for livestock farmers in Uganda following a breakthrough by scientists at the National Livestock Resources Institute (NaLIRRI) in developing first of...
Swiss biological agricultural product manufacturer sets up office in Kenya
Andermatt, leading Swiss biological agricultural product manufacturer, has set up office in Kenya as it seeks to spread into the region with its wide...
AfDB allocates funds to facilitate access to fertilizer for smallholder farmers
A $528,600 grant will be provided to cover 94% of the project’s recurrent costsDate of approval: 24 May 2023Project name: AFFM Partial Credit Guarantee Provisioning...
Global First as WSAVA and Hill’s Pet Nutrition Launch Certificate in Professional Development and...
The World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) and Hill’s Pet Nutrition are marking Mental Health Awareness Month this month with the announcement of a...
OCP Africa launches School Lab in Rwanda, aims to train 30,000 farmers on good...
OCP Africa, which is part of Morocco’s fertilizer giant OCP Group has launched OCP School Lab, a body that seeks to allow 30,000 farmers...
South African Veterinary Association (SAVA) Expresses Grave Concerns Over Animal Biosecurity Crisis
South Africa, Pretoria 18 May 2023 - The South African Veterinary Association (SAVA) is deeply troubled by the dire state of animal biosecurity in...
African Development Bank approves $11.7 million to facilitate access to fertilizers for African farmers
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank on 16 May 2023 approved a $11.7 million budgetary allocation to the African Fertilizer Financing...
Zinc plays a critical role in food security and crop yields
Although zinc is an essential micronutrient for plant growth, zinc input has received far less attention than nitrogen, phosphorous or even irrigation. “Almost half...