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Sokoto State Government and the AFrican Development Bank (AfDB) Mull Ranchers, Grazing Reserves Set Up

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Sokoto state government and the African Development Bank (AfDB) are working closely towards the feasibility of raising ranches and grazing reserves in parts of the state so as to improve livestock farming and curtail the preponderance of banditry and sundry crimes arising therefrom. This was part of the take-always from a meeting Gov. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto state and a team of his Commissioners had with the management of the AfDB, led by the President of its President, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, in the bank’s headquarters in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. According to the state Commissioner for Animal Health, Prof. Abdulkadir Junaidu, the move is in furtherance of the state government’s ongoing efforts to achieve the same goal. Prof. Junaidu, who also briefed the AfDB management team during the Abidjan meeting, said the thrust towards the realization of this objective with the support of the continental bank would entail a public-private partnerships that will enhance achievement of the s...
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COMMERCIAL EGG PRODUCERS: LESSON TO LEARN FROM INDIA EGG PRODUCERS BY DR. JAMES WAGETI

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Around the year 1981, the Indian poultry industry was hit by an unprecedented crises. Over 40 percent of all poultry farmers had stopped operations because the business had become econimically unviable. Middlemen had forced down prices and farmers were being paid less than their production cost, a result of speculative trading, since the existing market and distribution network was working against the interest of the farmers. Feed costs had risen by 250 percent in the past 5 years, whereas egg prices were static. Consumption of eggs was low and the future looked anything but healthy.   My Egg, My Price, My Life ...   With no help coming from any quarter, a group of farmers motivated by Dr. B.V. Rao traveled across the country, organizing over 300 meetings with groups, individuals, and traders. Their objective - unite poultry farmers from all over India, and take control of their own destiny. Dr. Rao's call "My Egg, My Price, My Life" consequently brought farmers onto a un...
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Dr. ALAYANDE Gbenga Sunday – ITS TIME TO BE OUR BROTHER’S KEEPER

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Sometimes, despite our best efforts, unfortunate things happens. Life is very dicey so if we judge ourselves only by our ability to make things happen progressively, then we will leave a lot of people behind. One of those unfortunate things is the story of one of our colleague that in the past 9 years can barely afford a living. Dr. ALAYANDE, Gbenga Sunday hails from Isin Local Government Area in Kwara State and graduated from the famous Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Usman Danfodiyo University, Sokoto 2010 and has being admitted to the profession of Veterinary Medicine. Life hasn’t been so fair on him. Believe me, the veterinary profession still maintains a cadre of progress every one of us should be proud of. However, when things like this happens, saving the face of the profession become a priority. Dr. Alayande is currently living in a ‘bachar’ and was caught contemplating suicide. When things aren't going our direction, a call for help is the mos...
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VACANCY, VACANCY, VACANCY - Executive Vacancies at Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN)

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The Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN) is a public entity placed under the Federal Ministry of Agricultural and Rural Development. It is responsible for the coordination of agricultural research activities in Nigeria. We hereby invite applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position below 1. Provost / CEO, Federal College of Agriculture (FCA), Akure  2. Provost/CEO, Federal College of Agriculture (FCA) Ishiagu 3. Provost/CEO, Federal College of Agriculture (FCA) ibadan  4. Provost/CEO, Federal College of Animal Health & Production Technology (FCAH&PT), Ibadan  5. Provost/CEO, Federal College of Animal Health & Production Technology (FCAH&PT), Vom 6. Provost/CEO, Federal College of Horticulture, Dadin Kowa, Gombe State 7. Provost/CEO, Federal College of Agricultural Produce Technology (FCAPT), Kano 8. Director/CEO, National Veterinary Research Institute (NVRM), Vom Duties The Provost / Chief Ex...
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Conferment of National Productivity Order of Merit (NPOM) - Dr. Aishatu Abubakar Baju

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The president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, has approved the conferment of National Productivity Order of Merit award on our very own Dr. Aishatu Abubakar Baju, the Commissioner of Police, Force Animal Branch, in recognition of her high productivity, hard work and excellence. The recommendation was based on the report of the National Productivity Order of Merit Award committee after a rigorous selection process. The award ceremony which will be chaired by the President himself has been scheduled for the 28 th of November, 2019 at the NAF conference centre and suite, Abuja by 9am prompt. The National Productivity Order of Merit Award is an award of honour and dignity instituted by government designed to recognize hard work and excellence. All awardee and their guest are to be seated by 8.30pm. On behalf of the veterinary profession we like to say a hearty congratulation to our ever inspiring veterinarian, blazing the trail.  
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2019 WORLD VETERINARY DAY CELEBRATION - UGANDA EMERGES WINNER

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Uganda Veterinary Association (UVA) won the 2019 World Veterinary Day contest, organized on the last Saturday in April annually by the World Veterinary Association (WVA) partnering with Health-for-Animals group. UVA made history by winning the global competition for the second time, having won the 2018 edition. The award presentation ceremony was well attended by senior government officials in Uganda, including Hon. Kibanzanga Christopher, Minister of State for Agriculture and General Elly Tumwine (Rtd), Minister of Security. WVA was represented by Dr. Gani Enahoro, Chairman, WVA Policy Committee and WVA Councilor for Africa. In his speech, he commended the leadership of UVA and implored them to win a hat-trick in the 2020 edition and set a further record that would be difficult to rival. He appreciated the obvious support from the government and people of the Republic of Uganda and urged them to continue.   Group photograph of a section of the participants and dignita...
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ROSES VETERINARY - BEFORE & AFTER

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Well, how do I even start saying THANK YOU? So here is the story of a young Vet who after being denied employment by a certain state government, picked up the courage to start her own veterinary clinic with a meager start up capital. I thought it was important I called our attention to her story and Dr. Bala Muhammad (God bless you tremendously sir) picked it up and blew it out of proportion (Lol) as usual. Today I am proud we all made it happen! THANK YOU Cash donations by 1. Dr Vitalis Obete 2. Prof Magaji 3. Dr Audu Mikhail 4. Dr Shehu Shamsudeen 5. Dr Ode Adiya Victoria 6. Blue Bat Company 7. Dr Iwar Vivian Ngoundu Kind donations by 1. Dr Usman of Vetco diagnostix who made the reception stand and gifted it to Roses veterinary services. 2. Dr Yila and Ugoro of Agriproject made 100 complimentary cards and 50 Clinic files and gifted it to Roses veterinary services Chief achor by Dr. Bala Muhammad and my humble self. A song writer wrote that the more we ar...
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