https://www.scidev.net/global/rss.xml/?type=topic&rssname=livestock&parent=agricultureLivestock RSS feeds.Sat, 10 Oct 2026 04:20:24 GMTenhttps://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/el-nino-exposes-need-to-back-pastoralist-climate-action/https://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/el-nino-exposes-need-to-back-pastoralist-climate-action/As El Niño grips. scaling rangeland data tools is critical to protect pastoralist livelihoods and food security, writes Guyo Roba. Tue, 25 Aug 2026 02:45:49 GMT+0000Guyo Robahttps://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/can-climate-smart-feed-cut-livestock-methane/https://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/can-climate-smart-feed-cut-livestock-methane/Researchers say better livestock feed could reduce methane emissions and improve productivity. Mon, 8 Jun 2026 01:09:47 GMT+0000https://www.scidev.net/global/news/philippines-steps-up-fight-against-african-swine-fever/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/philippines-steps-up-fight-against-african-swine-fever/Philippines unveils new diagnostic technologies for African Swine Fever as vaccine controversies persist Fri, 8 Aug 2025 12:24:05 GMT+0000Gilbert Felongcohttps://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/artificial-insemination-a-win-for-zimbabwes-farmers/https://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/artificial-insemination-a-win-for-zimbabwes-farmers/Artificial insemination helps Zimbabwean farmers increase livestock quality, production and incomes. Fri, 30 May 2025 03:55:42 GMT+0000Nokukhanya Musihttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/switching-wildlife-for-livestock-fosters-harmful-pests/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/switching-wildlife-for-livestock-fosters-harmful-pests/Livestock farming in wildlife areas can alter the ecology, increasing numbers of disease-spreading mites and ticks. Thu, 13 Feb 2025 01:17:28 GMT+0000Ranjit Devrajhttps://www.scidev.net/global/explainer/rwanda-is-ramping-up-rift-valley-fever-measures-heres-why/https://www.scidev.net/global/explainer/rwanda-is-ramping-up-rift-valley-fever-measures-heres-why/Rwanda steps up livestock vaccination and monitoring after its latest outbreak of Rift Valley Fever, which can spread to humans. Thu, 31 Oct 2024 03:40:05 GMT+0000Kelly Rwamaperahttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/solar-milking-tech-boosts-dairy-farms-in-malawi/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/solar-milking-tech-boosts-dairy-farms-in-malawi/Malawi's solar-powered milking project could transform the livelihoods of small-scale dairy farmers living off-grid. Wed, 30 Oct 2024 03:16:53 GMT+0000Charles Mpakahttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/philippines-to-roll-out-unproven-swine-flu-vaccine/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/philippines-to-roll-out-unproven-swine-flu-vaccine/The Philippines is set to roll out a vaccine for the highly virulent African swine fever, without publishing trial data. Fri, 23 Aug 2024 02:05:36 GMT+0000Harvey Sapigaohttps://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/latin-american-cattle-block-road-to-paris-goals/https://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/latin-american-cattle-block-road-to-paris-goals/Science and policy need to come together to help the world’s top emitter of greenhouse gases from livestock. Thu, 13 Jun 2024 08:00:51 GMT+0000Pablo Corsohttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/vigilance-needed-to-avert-spread-of-bird-flu-to-humans/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/vigilance-needed-to-avert-spread-of-bird-flu-to-humans/Following an outbreak of bird flu in cows, health experts call for greater biosecurity to avert a jump to humans. Tue, 14 May 2024 12:55:09 GMT+0000Neena Bhandarihttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/cows-and-chickens-at-risk-from-climate-change/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/cows-and-chickens-at-risk-from-climate-change/The impacts will be “utterly devastating” for resource-poor countries. Thu, 27 Jul 2023 03:53:55 GMT+0000Dann Okothhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/antimicrobials-used-on-farms-weaken-human-immunity/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/antimicrobials-used-on-farms-weaken-human-immunity/Researchers call for a ban on the antimicrobial colistin, widely used in low- and middle-income countries. Fri, 28 Apr 2023 02:58:10 GMT+0000Sanjeet Bagcchihttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/fears-of-lumpy-skin-disease-resurgence-at-eid-festival/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/fears-of-lumpy-skin-disease-resurgence-at-eid-festival/Pakistan controls lumpy skin disease in cattle but there are fears of a second wave around Eid in July. Fri, 27 May 2022 07:56:48 GMT+0000Zofeen Ebrahimhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/cow-dung-fires-linked-to-black-fungus-epidemic-in-india/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/cow-dung-fires-linked-to-black-fungus-epidemic-in-india/Fungal spores released by burning cow dung are behind India’s black fungus epidemic, researchers claim. Mon, 4 Apr 2022 01:22:29 GMT+0000Ranjit Devrajhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/traits-that-could-boost-livestock-productivity-found-1/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/traits-that-could-boost-livestock-productivity-found-1/Researchers identify traits that confer drought- and disease-resistance in African cattle, and spur food security. Mon, 2 Nov 2020 07:24:17 GMT+0000Stephanie Achieng’https://www.scidev.net/global/news/keep-eid-al-adha-meat-safe-from-covid-19-authorities/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/keep-eid-al-adha-meat-safe-from-covid-19-authorities/Safe Eid al-Adha celebrations urged as authorities fear COVID-19 spread through meat, festivities. Thu, 30 Jul 2020 03:01:06 GMT+0000Victor Jack, Fiona Broomhttps://www.scidev.net/global/features/herders-avoid-violence-and-drought-with-satellites/https://www.scidev.net/global/features/herders-avoid-violence-and-drought-with-satellites/Nomadic herders looking for water and pastures are using satellites to avoid conflict and climate hotspots. Tue, 31 Mar 2020 10:57:01 GMT+0000Abdel Aziz Nabaloumhttps://www.scidev.net/global/features/swine-fever-raises-fears-of-bird-flu-pandemic-1x/https://www.scidev.net/global/features/swine-fever-raises-fears-of-bird-flu-pandemic-1x/Pork meat shortages caused by swine fever can spur backyard poultry farming and trigger another bird flu pandemic. Thu, 28 Nov 2019 11:49:17 GMT+0000Fatima Arkinhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/poor-nations-could-be-future-guardians-of-agrobiodiversity/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/poor-nations-could-be-future-guardians-of-agrobiodiversity/Report hails developing countries for plans to protect livestock and crop species. Tue, 11 Jun 2019 03:30:05 GMT+0000Inga Vesperhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/intensification-of-cattle-ranching-doesn-t-always-help-reduce-deforestation/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/intensification-of-cattle-ranching-doesn-t-always-help-reduce-deforestation/Increasing land productivity by intensifying cattle ranching to avoid deforesting new areas is not always a measure with positive effects, evaluated study. Fri, 31 May 2019 01:39:07 GMT+0000Helen Mendes