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Epidemiology and socio-economic impact of PPR in Nigerian smallholder livestock communities
Theme: Epidemiology and Socio-Economic context of PPR in Nigerian smallholder livestock communities Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) is a disease of huge economic importance to the livelihoods of smallholder livestock farmers in Nigeria. PPR affects small ruminants’ populations, mainly sheep and goats. The annual global loss due to PPR is estimated to be between $1.4 […]
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REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES THAT ENHANCES BIODIVERSITY
Diversity makes life interesting. Imagine seeing the same old species of plants, animals, birds, fish and other living organisms all year round, world over. Boring right? Correct.
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GARDENING IDEAS FOR URBAN HOUSES
Gardening adds years to your life and life to your years. Knowing the advantages of gardening makes you want to go all out and enjoy the benefits. To start with, the maximum exposure to vitamin D and the enjoyable aerobic exercise gardening provides make it worthwhile. Being surrounded by nature, digging, planting and watering can improve your..
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YOUTH INCLUSIVENESS IN AGRICULTURE: A Necessity for Food Security
Employment opportunities abound in the agricultural sector since every aspect of the agricultural value chain is laden with high probabilities lying untapped. In Nigeria however, the sector is said to be unattractive to young people for reasons not…
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AGRICULTURAL MARKET SYSTEMS IN NIGERIA: CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS
griculture in Nigeria has been the economic backbone for a significant number of households, employing more than 60% of Nigeria’s total labor force.
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PESTE DES PETITS RUMINANTS (PPR): GENERATING EVIDENCE TO SUPPORT ERADICATION EFFORTS
The Frontiers in Veterinary Science published a January editorial on ‘Peste des petits ruminants (PPR): Generating evidence to support eradication efforts’.
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NEWCASTLE DISEASE CONTROL AND THE EFFECTIVENESS OF BIOSECURITY
Newcastle disease is a reality that poultry farmers live with every day. Local prescriptions of herbs and concoctions seem not to yield the expected result as birds die in their numbers.
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IMPACT OF LIVESTOCK DISEASES ON FOOD SAFETY
Safer food saves lives. With every bite we eat, we are potentially exposed to illness from either microbiological or chemical contamination.
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EMPOWERING THE WIDOWS, DISPLACED AND FINANCIALLY VULNERABLE WOMEN
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