African armyworm attacks farms in Uganda
The government of Uganda has warned that several parts of the country have been invaded by the African armyworm.
Agriculture Minister, Mr. Frank confirmed the...
Vigilance in containing FMD critical for red meat export growth
By Paul Makube, Senior Agricultural Economist, FNB Commercial
The issue of lapses in biosecurity in livestock production has been on the ascendancy globally in recent...
The Silent Horror of Rabies
Before we dive into the science and facts, let's face the chilling reality: rabies is a merciless predator lurking in the shadows. It doesn't...
How to beat January disease
By : Chipo Tachiona
Cattle farmers and indeed the country has suffered huge losses to the beef herd due to theileriosis (commonly referred to as...
Animal specialist says use of ICT improves rural livestock production
A Zimbabwean animal production specialist has challenged farmers in rural areas to engage in the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) to improve...
How Can We Make Agriculture Safer for Workers?
Agriculture is a vital industry providing housing, food and other necessities for human survival. However, there are numerous safety risks for those working in...
Applications Open for the 2024 WSAVA Michael J. Day
Applications are now open for the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) 2024 Michael J. Day Scholarship for veterinary students. The Scholarship provides financial...
Zimbabwe to benefit from US $6.9M animal health project
Zimbabwe is set to benefit from a US $6,9million animal health project launched recently to combat animal trypanosomiasis, a parasitic disease transmitted by biting...
Compassion urges veterinary community to help end cruel export of live animals to non-EU...
Compassion in World Farming has joined forces with five other animal welfare NGOs to urge European veterinarians to use their influence to help end...
40 graduate as vet doctors in Rwanda
At least 40 students have graduated as veterinary doctors from the University of Rwanda’s College of Veterinary Medicine.
The intake was between 2016 and 2022.
The...