Listeriosis is a bacterial disease caused by the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes. The bacteria is ubiquitous in the environment and survives well in moist soil for about one year. In domestic animals the disease is most important in ruminants and most commonly seen during winter months when animals are being fed silage. Listeriosis is usually acquired from feeding of poor quality or poorly fermented silage. However, it can still occur in animals on pasture, and infection almost always results from ingestion of the bacteria.
Listeria has a predilection for the central nervous system and more specifically the brainstem, with encephalitis being the most common presentation. The organism invades via breaks in the buccal membrane often linked to shedding and replacement of teeth, from where it then ascends the trigeminal nerve. Any practice that may damage the oral cavity such as dosing injuries or the feeding hard concentrate feed can also potentially predispose to infection.
While animals suffering from Listeriosis can demonstrate a range of symptoms, in cattle and sheep the condition is mainly seen as a nervous disease or encephalitis showing symptoms such as depression, head tilt, paralysis of facial muscles causing an inability to eat, and possibly death. A number of other presentations such as abortions and the birth of weak calves/lambs, or a systemic infection resulting in septicaemia with miliary abscesses throughout body organs can manifest. Other less common conditions can also present such as conjunctivitis most likely caused by dust from feed, endocarditis and mastitis.
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The 13th Ethio Poultry Expo (ETHIOPEX) and the 9th Africa Livestock Exhibition and Congress (ALEC) have officially opened at Millennium Hall, showcasing Ethiopia's commitment to advancing its animal husbandry sector. This year’s event, which also features exhibitions on Apiculture, Aquaculture, and Bioenergy, has attracted over 1,000 enthusiastic visitors.
The opening ceremony on October 31, 2024, was marked by a vibrant atmosphere of exchanges and collaborations, welcoming exhibitors from 14 countries. Esteemed guests and partners celebrated this impactful start, reinforcing Ethiopia's role in advancing its agricultural landscape.
The ceremony was graced by notable figures, including:
Highlighting the significance of animal husbandry to Ethiopia's economy, Dr. Regassa stated, “With Africa’s largest livestock population, enhancing productivity in dairy, poultry, aquaculture, and honey is essential to meet our country’s food demands.” He emphasized this year’s theme, “Livestock: Now and the Future; Current Opportunities, Challenges, and the Way Forward,” aligning with the goals of the "Yelemat Tirufat" program.
Ambassador Pirenne expressed the Netherlands' commitment to supporting Ethiopia’s dairy and poultry sectors, emphasizing their role in economic growth and food security. She noted the participation of over 15 Dutch companies showcasing innovations in genetic breeding and dairy processing technology.
Mrs. Graham encouraged participants to engage and collaborate, emphasizing the event as a valuable opportunity for sharing experiences and advancing sustainable practices in animal husbandry.
Mr. Lemma highlighted the impressive turnout of over 100 exhibitors from various countries, thanking partners, including the Ethiopian Ministry of Agriculture and the Ethiopian Livestock Development Institute, for their support in making the event possible.
Moustafa underscored the importance of partnerships as a foundation for progress, expressing excitement about the collaborative opportunities that ETHIOPEX offers to local and international stakeholders.
Attendees explored advanced technologies and solutions at the Netherlands Pavilion, engaging with top exhibitors in the livestock and poultry sectors. Completed sessions included the Poultry Forum and the Dairy Summit on milk quality and safety.
The second day promises valuable insights with the following key sessions:
This exclusive session will gather experts in dairy production and safety to discuss innovative approaches for Ethiopia's dairy sector.
This session will address essential issues affecting the animal husbandry sector.
As we move forward, the ETHIOPEX and ALEC events aim to shape the future of Ethiopian agriculture through collaboration and innovation. Thank you to all who contributed to a successful opening day! We look forward to another day of insights and progress in animal husbandry.
As the countdown begins for the 9th Edition of the African Livestock Exhibition and Congress, excitement builds within the Livestock community. This premier event, promises to be a pivotal gathering for stakeholders across the livestock sector, showcasing the latest innovations and forging vital connections.
What to Expect
Unparalleled Networking Opportunities
Join thousands of industry professionals, from farmers and veterinarians to policymakers and researchers. The congress will feature workshops, conferences, and networking sessions designed to promote collaboration and idea exchange. Attendees will have the chance to meet with exhibitors and industry leaders, fostering relationships that could lead to future partnerships.
Expert-Led Discussions
The congress will host a lineup of keynote speakers and panel discussions featuring experts from around the globe. Topics will range from sustainable livestock practices to advancements in veterinary science. Participants can expect insights into the latest challenges and innovations affecting the African livestock industry.
Exhibition Showcase
The exhibition floor will be buzzing with activity as companies unveil cutting-edge technologies, products, and services that aim to transform livestock sector. From feed solutions to health management tools, attendees will be able to explore a diverse range of offerings tailored to enhance productivity and profitability.
Why Attend?
Participating in this event is vital for anyone involved in the livestock industry. With Africa's livestock sector poised for significant growth, this exhibition offers a unique platform to stay informed about trends and developments. It’s not just about networking—it's about being part of a movement that shapes the future of livestock in Africa.
Prepare for the Event
Register Early: Secure your spot early just click to this link to register as an exhibitor
Plan Your Visit: Register here to participate as a visitor
Engage on Social Media: Connect with other attendees and stay updated on event news using
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የእንስሳት ኢንቨስመንት ግብይት ስትራቴጂን ለማርቀቅ እንዲሁም የእንስሳትና እንስሳት ውጤት ግብይት ረቂቅ አዋጅን ማዳበር የሚያስችል ውይይት እየተደረገ ነው፡፡
በግብርና ሚኒስቴር የእንስሳትና ዓሳ ኢንቨስትመንትና ምርት ግብይት ዴስክ ኃላፊ አቶ ከድር ሉባንጎ መንግስት ፖሊሲዎችን፣ ስትራቴጂዎችን እና መመሪያዎችን በመቅረፅ ከእንስሳት ሀብቱ የሚገኘውን ጥቅም ለማሳደግ እየሰራ መሆኑን ተናግረዋል፡፡
የእንስሳትና እንስሳት ውጤት ግብይት ረቂቅ ስትራቴጂን እና አዋጅን ለአብነት የጠቀሱት ዴስክ ኃላፊው፣ ረቂቆቹ ፀድቀው ወደ ትግበራ ሲገቡ በእንስሳትና የእንስሳት ውጤት ግብይት ሂደት የምርት ጥራትን የሚያጓድሉ አሰራሮችን ያስቀራሉ ብለዋል፡፡
The 13th Ethio Poultry Expo (ETHIOPEX) and the 9th Africa Livestock Exhibition and Congress (ALEC) have officially opened at Millennium Hall, showcasing Ethiopia's commitment to advancing its animal husbandry sector. This year’s event, which also features exhibitions on Apiculture, Aquaculture, and Bioenergy, has attracted over 1,000 enthusiastic visitors.
The opening ceremony on October 31, 2024, was marked by a vibrant atmosphere of exchanges and collaborations, welcoming exhibitors from 14 countries. Esteemed guests and partners celebrated this impactful start, reinforcing Ethiopia's role in advancing its agricultural landscape.
The ceremony was graced by notable figures, including:
Highlighting the significance of animal husbandry to Ethiopia's economy, Dr. Regassa stated, “With Africa’s largest livestock population, enhancing productivity in dairy, poultry, aquaculture, and honey is essential to meet our country’s food demands.” He emphasized this year’s theme, “Livestock: Now and the Future; Current Opportunities, Challenges, and the Way Forward,” aligning with the goals of the "Yelemat Tirufat" program.
Ambassador Pirenne expressed the Netherlands' commitment to supporting Ethiopia’s dairy and poultry sectors, emphasizing their role in economic growth and food security. She noted the participation of over 15 Dutch companies showcasing innovations in genetic breeding and dairy processing technology.
Mrs. Graham encouraged participants to engage and collaborate, emphasizing the event as a valuable opportunity for sharing experiences and advancing sustainable practices in animal husbandry.
Mr. Lemma highlighted the impressive turnout of over 100 exhibitors from various countries, thanking partners, including the Ethiopian Ministry of Agriculture and the Ethiopian Livestock Development Institute, for their support in making the event possible.
Moustafa underscored the importance of partnerships as a foundation for progress, expressing excitement about the collaborative opportunities that ETHIOPEX offers to local and international stakeholders.
Attendees explored advanced technologies and solutions at the Netherlands Pavilion, engaging with top exhibitors in the livestock and poultry sectors. Completed sessions included the Poultry Forum and the Dairy Summit on milk quality and safety.
The second day promises valuable insights with the following key sessions:
This exclusive session will gather experts in dairy production and safety to discuss innovative approaches for Ethiopia's dairy sector.
This session will address essential issues affecting the animal husbandry sector.
As we move forward, the ETHIOPEX and ALEC events aim to shape the future of Ethiopian agriculture through collaboration and innovation. Thank you to all who contributed to a successful opening day! We look forward to another day of insights and progress in animal husbandry.
As the countdown begins for the 9th Edition of the African Livestock Exhibition and Congress, excitement builds within the Livestock community. This premier event, promises to be a pivotal gathering for stakeholders across the livestock sector, showcasing the latest innovations and forging vital connections.
What to Expect
Unparalleled Networking Opportunities
Join thousands of industry professionals, from farmers and veterinarians to policymakers and researchers. The congress will feature workshops, conferences, and networking sessions designed to promote collaboration and idea exchange. Attendees will have the chance to meet with exhibitors and industry leaders, fostering relationships that could lead to future partnerships.
Expert-Led Discussions
The congress will host a lineup of keynote speakers and panel discussions featuring experts from around the globe. Topics will range from sustainable livestock practices to advancements in veterinary science. Participants can expect insights into the latest challenges and innovations affecting the African livestock industry.
Exhibition Showcase
The exhibition floor will be buzzing with activity as companies unveil cutting-edge technologies, products, and services that aim to transform livestock sector. From feed solutions to health management tools, attendees will be able to explore a diverse range of offerings tailored to enhance productivity and profitability.
Why Attend?
Participating in this event is vital for anyone involved in the livestock industry. With Africa's livestock sector poised for significant growth, this exhibition offers a unique platform to stay informed about trends and developments. It’s not just about networking—it's about being part of a movement that shapes the future of livestock in Africa.
Prepare for the Event
Register Early: Secure your spot early just click to this link to register as an exhibitor
Plan Your Visit: Register here to participate as a visitor
Engage on Social Media: Connect with other attendees and stay updated on event news using
Contact Us
For any questions or inquiries, our dedicated team is here to assist you:
Feel free to reach out to us via email at marketing@pranaevents.net for any marketing-related inquiries.
የእንስሳት ኢንቨስመንት ግብይት ስትራቴጂን ለማርቀቅ እንዲሁም የእንስሳትና እንስሳት ውጤት ግብይት ረቂቅ አዋጅን ማዳበር የሚያስችል ውይይት እየተደረገ ነው፡፡
በግብርና ሚኒስቴር የእንስሳትና ዓሳ ኢንቨስትመንትና ምርት ግብይት ዴስክ ኃላፊ አቶ ከድር ሉባንጎ መንግስት ፖሊሲዎችን፣ ስትራቴጂዎችን እና መመሪያዎችን በመቅረፅ ከእንስሳት ሀብቱ የሚገኘውን ጥቅም ለማሳደግ እየሰራ መሆኑን ተናግረዋል፡፡
የእንስሳትና እንስሳት ውጤት ግብይት ረቂቅ ስትራቴጂን እና አዋጅን ለአብነት የጠቀሱት ዴስክ ኃላፊው፣ ረቂቆቹ ፀድቀው ወደ ትግበራ ሲገቡ በእንስሳትና የእንስሳት ውጤት ግብይት ሂደት የምርት ጥራትን የሚያጓድሉ አሰራሮችን ያስቀራሉ ብለዋል፡፡
ኢትዮጵያ ከ70 ሚሊየን በላይ የዳልጋ ከብት ያላት ቢሆንም በተለያዩ ምክንያቶች ከዘርፉ ማግኘት ያለባትን ጥቅም አላገኘችም፡፡
የመኖ አቅርቦት እጥረትና የዋጋ ንረት፣ የሀገር በቀል ዝሪያዎች ምርታማነታቸው አነስተኛ መሆን እንዲሁም በቂ የእንስሳት ጤና አገልግሎት ተደራሽ አለመሆን እንደ ተግዳሮት ይጠቀሳሉ፡፡
Forages Before During After Pastures Before During After
Forages
Before
Soil test at least once every three years and apply nutrients as outlined in OMAFA Publication 30: Guide to Forage Production.
In perennial hay fields, establish species that tolerate dry conditions, such as alfalfa, reed canarygrass, orchardgrass, and tall fescue.
Include warm-season crops in the farm’s forage plan, such as corn, sorghum-sudangrass, or millet.
Consider if Forage Rainfall Insurance offered by Agricorp is the right business risk management tool to help protect your farm’s forage supply.
During
Scout alfalfa for potato leafhoppers and act if populations exceed the threshold.
If the alfalfa is tall enough to justify cutting and a 30- to 35-day harvest interval can be maintained, it can be cut. When rains return alfalfa will regrow from the crown.
Do not cut red clover or birdsfoot trefoil during a drought, as this will thin the stand.
For extra fall forage after winter wheat harvest, seed oats at 90 kg/ha (80 lbs/acre) and apply 55 kg/ha (50 lbs/acre) of nitrogen.
Call Agricorp (1-888-247-4999) to change the purpose of cereal or grain corn crops before harvesting them as forage. Check the labels of any crop protection products applied for feeding/forage restrictions.
Cereals before heading can be put up as baleage. Between milk and soft dough stage they can be chopped and put up in a silo (like corn silage).
Soybeans are difficult to ensile and are not recommended for boosting forage inventories on short notice.
Canola and other brassicas will not store as forage.
For extra forage in early spring, seed fall rye or winter triticale at 110 kg/ha (100 lbs/acre) after soybeans or silage corn harvest. Apply 55-80 kg/ha (50-70 lbs/acre) of nitrogen in the spring at green up.
After
Beware of silo gases!
Test forages for nutritional value and nitrates. Work with a nutritionist to balance rations, dilute nitrates, and “stretch” supplies if inventory is a concern.
Reduce storage losses:
In dry hay by storing it off the ground or on a well-drained base and keeping it under cover (either tarped or in a shed).
In baleage by checking the plastic for holes and promptly taping them closed. Mow grass near bales stored outside to reduce rodent pressure.
In haylage by packing the crop to at least 80 g DM/L (15 lbs DM/ft3), and completely sealing the silo.
Minimize feed-out losses:
Use a feeder to reduce forage waste.
Promptly remove spoiled feed from feeders and bunks.
Feed dry silage in January/February to counteract heating and minimize the risk of fire.
Pastures
Before
Train all livestock to respect an electric fence.
Soil test at least once every five years and apply nutrients to maintain results above 12 ppm P and 120 ppm K.
Establish species that tolerate dry conditions, such as alfalfa, reed canarygrass, orchardgrass, tall fescue, and creeping red fescue.
Implement a rotational grazing system on your farm.
Consider if Forage Rainfall Insurance offered by Agricorp is the right business risk management tool to help protect your farm’s forage supply.
During
If you are not rotationally grazing, start!
Leave 7.5-10 cm (3-4 in.) of residual grass after each grazing event.
Lengthen the amount of rest each paddock receives, so the grass plants have more time to grow 4-5 new leaves before re-grazing. Some ways to lengthen the rest period:
Combine groups of animals into one herd/flock.
Increase stocking density by offering livestock less space at a time and moving them more frequently.
Increase the number of grazed acres by using hayfield regrowth and diversifying your grazing (below).
Feed supplemental forage on pasture before livestock run out of grass.
If you run out of grazing, pull livestock off the pasture and feed them stored forage until the pasture has recovered.
Diversify your grazing:
Grain crop stubble can be good grazing for dry cows/ewes.
Cover crops can be excellent grazing. Some species are not safe for livestock to eat, while others can pose health risks if not managed carefully. Research the species in the mix before grazing.
Grain and oilseed crops may be grazed if the change of use is approved by Agricorp (1-888-247-4999). Check the labels of any crop protection products applied for grazing restrictions. Animal health risks increase once crops start grain fill. Research how to safely graze grain and oilseed crops before starting.
After
Apply 55-85 kg/ha (50-75 lbs/acre) of nitrogen to grass pastures in the early fall to encourage tillering.
ኢትዮጵያ በዘርፉ ስኬታማ የስድስት ወር አፈጻጸም እንዳስመዘገበች የግብርና ባለስልጣን አስታውቋል።
የስጋ ምርቷን ወደ ጎረቤት ሀገራት እና መካከለኛው ምስራቅ ብቻ ትልክ የነበረችው ኢትዮጵያ አሁን የሩቅ ምስራቅ ሀገራትን መድረስ እንደቻለች ተገልጿል።
ኢትዮጵያ በዚህ ዓመት ቻይና እና ሞንጎሊያ ድረስ የተቀቀለ ስጋ መላክ መጀመሯን የግብርና ባለስልጣን አስታውቋል።
ባለፈው ስድስት ወር ወደ ውጭ የተላከው የቁም እንሰሳት በ2016 ዓ.ም ሙሉ ዓመት ከተላከው የ100 ሺህ ብልጫ ያለው ሲሆን በገቢ ረገድ የ10 ሚሊዮን ዶላር ልዩነት እንዳለው የሀገር ውስጥ መገናኛ ብዙሃን ዘግቧል።
