Brenda Mukiri’s Post

It is not practical to dictate people to reduce/shift thier (animal products) consumption, or force them to cull their livestock (reducing herds) as a means to reduce emissions while there are viable and effective ways of reducing it without disrupting the global food supply. But how? ● By improving productivity per animal (30%) ● By improving welfare and health of your heard ● Invest on R & D (rumen manipulation) Picture credit: https://lnkd.in/gFQHRfqp Idea credit: https://lnkd.in/gJDCVd8S

A Successful Day of Rodent Control on the Pig Farm It was a productive day tackling a significant rat issue on a valued client’s pig farm. A total of 36 rats were humanely removed, helping to protect the farm’s livestock, feed, and infrastructure from further damage. The highlight of the day was our working dogs, who performed brilliantly as always, proving to be an invaluable part of the pest control process. Why Rodent Control is Crucial on Farms: • Protecting Livestock and Feed: Rats can contaminate feed and spread diseases such as Leptospirosis, posing serious risks to both animals and farmers. • Preventing Structural Damage: Rodents often gnaw on wooden beams, wires, and other farm structures, leading to costly repairs. • Maintaining Hygiene Standards: Regular pest management is essential to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. 📞 07464 693362 📧 [email protected] 🌐 wecarepestcontrol.co.uk

Successfully completed the "Sustainable for Food Safety through Livestock Production: A One Health Approach" training program! This certificate is from the National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE), an autonomous organization of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, Government of India. The program was held in collaboration with the Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University. The program focused on sustainable food safety through livestock production using a One Health approach. This approach recognizes the interconnection between animal, human and environmental health. *The program likely covered topics such as: -Zoonotic diseases: diseases that can be transmitted between animals and humans -Antimicrobial resistance -Biosecurity measures for livestock production -The importance of food safety #manage #kvasu #nationainstituteofagriculturalextensionmanagement #ministryofagriculture #govtofindia

How can we make livestock water safe to drink? Ensuring the safety of livestock drinking water is paramount for the health and productivity of your animals. Whilst thorough analysis undertaken by an accredited laboratory is essential for assessing water safety and developing effective drinking plans, implementing good hygiene practices is equally crucial to prevent contamination in the first place. Combining both is the key to keeping your animals healthy and productive. Contact us to see how we can help: https://iaslabs.ie/. #SaferHealthierPlanet #BeWiseAndAnalyse #IrishFarming #AnimalHealth #LivestockWater

It's National Farm Safety and Health Week! 🧑🌾 This week is a reminder to prioritize safe practices in agriculture. 🚜 Regularly inspect equipment 🌾 Use PPE when applying pesticides 🐄 Use caution when entering animal enclosures #NIU #NSEC #OSHA #NationalFarmSafetyandHealthWeek

We're all for circular, natural solutions that improve livestock welfare. It's no surprise that insects are a significant part of chickens’ (and other animals’) natural diets. Recent EU legislation has made strides in recognizing this, particularly regarding the use of live insects in animal feed. EU law acknowledges various insect-based feed products, from live or treated larvae (dehydrated, freeze-dried) to insect meal and oil. These products offer numerous benefits, enhancing livestock health and welfare and contributing to the rapid growth of this market in several EU countries. However, some EU Member States interpreted regulations to prohibit live insects in animal feed. This misunderstanding was clarified by the European Commission’s PAFF Committee on 16 February 2024, confirming that live insects are permissible under EU law, except for ruminants. To make things clearer, IPIFF prepared a detailed Guide on Good Hygiene Practices that translates the EU requirements for the use of insects as animal feed into a practical, user-friendly guide. Page 25 of the Guide visually breaks down current legislation. Find the Guide on Good Hygiene Practices in the following link: https://lnkd.in/gQii2bVv #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #LivestockWelfare #InsectProtein #AnimalFeed #EURegulations #AgricultureInnovation

The European Parliament has officially established the Intergroup on Sustainable Livestock with the support of numerous MEPs from diverse countries and the major political groups. The agreement to support the establishment of this intergroup demonstrates a clear willingness to invest time in exploring ways to make livestock farming systems more environmentally, socially, and economically sustainable, while guaranteeing food safety, animal welfare, and vibrant rural communities. https://lnkd.in/etNNUn93

Handling cattle and livestock always involves risks: the risk of being hurt physically by an animal that is frightened or has been startled and the risk of being hurt due to poorly thought-out handling facilities, the misuse of equipment or failing to maintain them. Top Tips: • Take the time to understand/know the behaviours of the livestock you are working with. Make sure they are handled by trained and agile workers. • Make sure your working area is safe and has safety measures in place. E.g. good handling facilities for example adequate gates, a well maintained crush, fence heights appropriate for the animals being managed. etc. • Always have an escape route or refuge for emergency situations while working with animals • Stop disease/infection passing from animals to humans by ensuring you have good personal hygiene practices and wear the correct PPE when working with animals. • Always be careful around cows and heifers with new-born calves and NEVER turn your back on a cow following calving. For more information please visit @YellowWelliesUK https://ow.ly/q7NA50SGWHK #FarmSafetyWeek #CarrsBillington #SafetyStartsWithMe

To ensure food safety, get our livestock keepers access to loans and obtain worldwide market access for livestock products such as meat, milk and leather, the government has embarked on an exciting journey of animal identification and traceability (ANITRAC) Here is how it works and why it is important.

Handling cattle and livestock always involves risks: the risk of being hurt physically by an animal that is frightened or has been startled and the risk of being hurt due to poorly thought-out handling facilities, the misuse of equipment or failing to maintain them. Top Tips: • Take the time to understand/know the behaviours of the livestock you are working with. Make sure they are handled by trained and agile workers. • Make sure your working area is safe and has safety measures in place. E.g. good handling facilities for example adequate gates, a well maintained crush, fence heights appropriate for the animals being managed. etc. • Always have an escape route or refuge for emergency situations while working with animals • Stop disease/infection passing from animals to humans by ensuring you have good personal hygiene practices and wear the correct PPE when working with animals. • Always be careful around cows and heifers with new-born calves and NEVER turn your back on a cow following calving. For more information please visit @YellowWelliesUK https://ow.ly/q7NA50SGWHK #FarmSafetyWeek #CarrsBillington #SafetyStartsWithMe