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Continue reading →: China Battles Historic Chikungunya Outbreak with Drones, Fines, and Genomic SurveillanceSouthern China is facing its largest-ever outbreak of chikungunya virus (CHIKV), a mosquito-borne disease causing high fever, intense joint pain, rash, and fatigue.More than 8,000 confirmed cases have been reported in Guangdong province, particularly in Foshan, making this the most significant chikungunya event ever documented in mainland China. Health officials…
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Continue reading →: Taiwan Records First Chikungunya Case Linked to China’s Largest Outbreak on RecordTaiwan has confirmed its first case of chikungunya fever in 2025, traced to China’s Guangdong province, where a historic outbreak of the mosquito-borne disease is unfolding. According to Taiwan’s Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the patient — a Taiwanese woman — had recently returned from Foshan, a key manufacturing hub…
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Continue reading →: FMLD & NNDC Partner to Boost Nigeria’s Dairy Industry, Cut $1.5bn Milk Import BillNigeria’s dairy sector is set for a major transformation as the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development (FMLD) teams up with the New Nigeria Development Company (NNDC) in a strategic partnership aimed at reducing the country’s annual $1.5 billion milk import bill and unlocking the full potential of the livestock value…
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Continue reading →: FG, AfDB Join Forces to Boost Youth and Women Empowerment in Nigeria’s Livestock SectorThe Federal Government of Nigeria has expressed its readiness to partner with the African Development Bank (AfDB) to improve access to finance and create sustainable opportunities for youth and women in the livestock industry. Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, made the call in Abuja during a high-level policy…
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Continue reading →: Adamawa State Upgrades Livestock and Grain MarketsThe Adamawa State Government has unveiled a series of modernized livestock and grain markets aimed at transforming the state into a thriving agribusiness hub. This strategic initiative is part of a larger effort to strengthen the agricultural value chain, enhance food security, and attract investment into the livestock and crop…
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Continue reading →: FG to Launch Livestock Breeding Centres NationwideIn a significant move to revamp Nigeria’s agricultural sector, the Federal Government has unveiled plans to establish livestock breeding centres across all six geopolitical zones of the country. This initiative is designed to improve livestock productivity, support sustainable farming systems, and create new opportunities for youth engagement in agriculture. The…
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Continue reading →: Nigeria Launches 10-Year Youth-Led Agricultural Transformation PlanThe Federal Government of Nigeria has unveiled an ambitious 10-year Strategic Action Plan (2026–2035), marking a significant move toward revamping the country’s agricultural landscape with a strong emphasis on youth-driven innovation and agri-tech development. This plan aligns with the Comprehensive Africa Agricultural Development Programme (CAADP) and the Kampala Declaration (2026–2036)—a…
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Continue reading →: Ogun Government Reaffirms Open Grazing Ban: Offenders Risk 3-Year Jail Term and Loss of LivestockThe Ogun State Government has restated its commitment to the enforcement of the Anti-Open Grazing Law, warning that individuals found flouting the regulation will face severe consequences — including arrest, prosecution, up to three years imprisonment, and permanent forfeiture of cattle. In an official statement released earlier this week, the…
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Continue reading →: Nigeria Launches Index-Based Livestock Insurance to Strengthen Climate Resilience Among FarmersIn a significant stride toward mitigating the impact of climate change on Nigeria’s livestock sector, the African Reinsurance Corporation (Africa Re), in partnership with the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (L-PRES) Project and a coalition of insurers and development partners, has rolled out a ground-breaking Index-Based Livestock Insurance (IBLI) pilot…
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Continue reading →: Nigeria Strengthens Drive to Boost Local Milk Production and Curb ImportsThe Federal Government has reiterated its unwavering commitment to transforming Nigeria’s dairy industry, with a renewed focus on increasing domestic milk production and reducing the country’s dependence on imports. Speaking during a high-level meeting in Abuja, the Honourable Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar, outlined the strategic roadmap for Nigeria’s…
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