NAIROBI, Kenya—Through the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, the government is seeking to implement a livestock tagging initiative.
The announcement was made by Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development—Andrew Karanja.
He said the exercise aims to enhance the animals’ traceability for market access.
“This process involves the use of tags on livestock, enabling their tracking throughout their lifecycle, from birth to market,” said CS Karanja.
What is needed to trade livestock internationally
According to the CS, currently, if you want to trade internationally, even in coffee, tea, or other products, the government needs to consider issues with traceability.
“We need to know and establish where these products come from.” That is a critical issue,” CS Karanja told journalists in Nairobi.
CS Karanja observed that one of the issues in Kenya’s livestock sector is that the animals cannot be traced to where they are coming from.
“You get an animal, but it is unknown where it originated. So, one of the critical areas we want to do is tagging. Previously, livestock farmers used blood when they cut the skin. That also is disadvantageous because it destroys the animal’s skin,” explained the CS.
The CS further disclosed that his ministry will use technology during the nationwide exercise.
“We shall tag the animal using an electronic tag. So, it is a program that will be rolled out early next year, and we are engaging the stakeholders to ensure that they are also involved so it doesn’t become controversial and that we are all in agreement,” said CS Karanja.
Why Kenyans are sceptical about livestock vaccination
Already, many Kenyans have expressed opposition to planned animal vaccination due to fears that the vaccines might alter the genetic structure and makeup of livestock, leading to potential health issues or defective animals.
There is also widespread scepticism regarding the intention behind the vaccine rollout, with some believing it could be a trial for foreign vaccines.
This was after President William Ruto recently stated that the government would start a nationwide cattle immunisation program against illnesses in January of next year.
The president said 50 million goats, sheep, and 22 million cattle would receive vaccinations.
He clarified that the program will protect the global cattle product market by preventing animal illnesses.
“This will guarantee that we have access to domestic and foreign markets for our livestock products,” stated the head of state during the Maa Cultural Festival held near the Samburu National Reserve in Samburu County.
What PS Jonathan said about livestock vaccination
The president’s remarks were echoed by Livestock Principal Secretary Jonathan Mueke, who claimed that many of Kenya’s customers internationally are saying they can’t get enough of Kenya’s livestock products.
“So, we have an agribusiness team working with our farmers to ensure that we can produce meat and milk consistently in the quantities required by the market,” PS Mueke explained.
PS Mueke further stated that the government, through the Department of Livestock, is signing off-take agreements with farmers.
“We are telling them (farmers) about the kind of livestock they need to produce, and we buy them after a given period when it has reached slaughter age,” explained the PS.
This way, PS Mueke reiterated that the government will give livestock farmers higher product value.
Easier Market Access?: Gov’t to Roll Out Nationwide Livestock Tagging Initiative for Animal Traceability
NAIROBI, Kenya—Through the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, the government is seeking to implement a livestock tagging initiative.
The announcement was made by Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development—Andrew Karanja.
He said the exercise aims to enhance the animals’ traceability for market access.
“This process involves the use of tags on livestock, enabling their tracking throughout their lifecycle, from birth to market,” said CS Karanja.
What is needed to trade livestock internationally
According to the CS, currently, if you want to trade internationally, even in coffee, tea, or other products, the government needs to consider issues with traceability.
“We need to know and establish where these products come from.” That is a critical issue,” CS Karanja told journalists in Nairobi.
CS Karanja observed that one of the issues in Kenya’s livestock sector is that the animals cannot be traced to where they are coming from.
“You get an animal, but it is unknown where it originated. So, one of the critical areas we want to do is tagging. Previously, livestock farmers used blood when they cut the skin. That also is disadvantageous because it destroys the animal’s skin,” explained the CS.
The CS further disclosed that his ministry will use technology during the nationwide exercise.
“We shall tag the animal using an electronic tag. So, it is a program that will be rolled out early next year, and we are engaging the stakeholders to ensure that they are also involved so it doesn’t become controversial and that we are all in agreement,” said CS Karanja.
Why Kenyans are sceptical about livestock vaccination
Already, many Kenyans have expressed opposition to planned animal vaccination due to fears that the vaccines might alter the genetic structure and makeup of livestock, leading to potential health issues or defective animals.
There is also widespread scepticism regarding the intention behind the vaccine rollout, with some believing it could be a trial for foreign vaccines.
This was after President William Ruto recently stated that the government would start a nationwide cattle immunisation program against illnesses in January of next year.
The president said 50 million goats, sheep, and 22 million cattle would receive vaccinations.
He clarified that the program will protect the global cattle product market by preventing animal illnesses.
“This will guarantee that we have access to domestic and foreign markets for our livestock products,” stated the head of state during the Maa Cultural Festival held near the Samburu National Reserve in Samburu County.
What PS Jonathan said about livestock vaccination
The president’s remarks were echoed by Livestock Principal Secretary Jonathan Mueke, who claimed that many of Kenya’s customers internationally are saying they can’t get enough of Kenya’s livestock products.
“So, we have an agribusiness team working with our farmers to ensure that we can produce meat and milk consistently in the quantities required by the market,” PS Mueke explained.
PS Mueke further stated that the government, through the Department of Livestock, is signing off-take agreements with farmers.
“We are telling them (farmers) about the kind of livestock they need to produce, and we buy them after a given period when it has reached slaughter age,” explained the PS.
This way, PS Mueke reiterated that the government will give livestock farmers higher product value.
Easier Market Access?: Gov’t to Roll Out Nationwide Livestock Tagging Initiative for Animal Traceability
NAIROBI, Kenya—Through the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, the government is seeking to implement a livestock tagging initiative.
The announcement was made by Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development—Andrew Karanja.
He said the exercise aims to enhance the animals’ traceability for market access.
“This process involves the use of tags on livestock, enabling their tracking throughout their lifecycle, from birth to market,” said CS Karanja.
What is needed to trade livestock internationally
According to the CS, currently, if you want to trade internationally, even in coffee, tea, or other products, the government needs to consider issues with traceability.
“We need to know and establish where these products come from.” That is a critical issue,” CS Karanja told journalists in Nairobi.
CS Karanja observed that one of the issues in Kenya’s livestock sector is that the animals cannot be traced to where they are coming from.
“You get an animal, but it is unknown where it originated. So, one of the critical areas we want to do is tagging. Previously, livestock farmers used blood when they cut the skin. That also is disadvantageous because it destroys the animal’s skin,” explained the CS.
The CS further disclosed that his ministry will use technology during the nationwide exercise.
“We shall tag the animal using an electronic tag. So, it is a program that will be rolled out early next year, and we are engaging the stakeholders to ensure that they are also involved so it doesn’t become controversial and that we are all in agreement,” said CS Karanja.
Why Kenyans are sceptical about livestock vaccination
Already, many Kenyans have expressed opposition to planned animal vaccination due to fears that the vaccines might alter the genetic structure and makeup of livestock, leading to potential health issues or defective animals.
There is also widespread scepticism regarding the intention behind the vaccine rollout, with some believing it could be a trial for foreign vaccines.
This was after President William Ruto recently stated that the government would start a nationwide cattle immunisation program against illnesses in January of next year.
The president said 50 million goats, sheep, and 22 million cattle would receive vaccinations.
He clarified that the program will protect the global cattle product market by preventing animal illnesses.
“This will guarantee that we have access to domestic and foreign markets for our livestock products,” stated the head of state during the Maa Cultural Festival held near the Samburu National Reserve in Samburu County.
What PS Jonathan said about livestock vaccination
The president’s remarks were echoed by Livestock Principal Secretary Jonathan Mueke, who claimed that many of Kenya’s customers internationally are saying they can’t get enough of Kenya’s livestock products.
“So, we have an agribusiness team working with our farmers to ensure that we can produce meat and milk consistently in the quantities required by the market,” PS Mueke explained.
PS Mueke further stated that the government, through the Department of Livestock, is signing off-take agreements with farmers.
“We are telling them (farmers) about the kind of livestock they need to produce, and we buy them after a given period when it has reached slaughter age,” explained the PS.
This way, PS Mueke reiterated that the government will give livestock farmers higher product value.
Easier Market Access?: Gov’t to Roll Out Nationwide Livestock Tagging Initiative for Animal Traceability
NAIROBI, Kenya—Through the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, the government is seeking to implement a livestock tagging initiative.
The announcement was made by Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development—Andrew Karanja.
He said the exercise aims to enhance the animals’ traceability for market access.
“This process involves the use of tags on livestock, enabling their tracking throughout their lifecycle, from birth to market,” said CS Karanja.
What is needed to trade livestock internationally
According to the CS, currently, if you want to trade internationally, even in coffee, tea, or other products, the government needs to consider issues with traceability.
“We need to know and establish where these products come from.” That is a critical issue,” CS Karanja told journalists in Nairobi.
CS Karanja observed that one of the issues in Kenya’s livestock sector is that the animals cannot be traced to where they are coming from.
“You get an animal, but it is unknown where it originated. So, one of the critical areas we want to do is tagging. Previously, livestock farmers used blood when they cut the skin. That also is disadvantageous because it destroys the animal’s skin,” explained the CS.
The CS further disclosed that his ministry will use technology during the nationwide exercise.
“We shall tag the animal using an electronic tag. So, it is a program that will be rolled out early next year, and we are engaging the stakeholders to ensure that they are also involved so it doesn’t become controversial and that we are all in agreement,” said CS Karanja.
Why Kenyans are sceptical about livestock vaccination
Already, many Kenyans have expressed opposition to planned animal vaccination due to fears that the vaccines might alter the genetic structure and makeup of livestock, leading to potential health issues or defective animals.
There is also widespread scepticism regarding the intention behind the vaccine rollout, with some believing it could be a trial for foreign vaccines.
This was after President William Ruto recently stated that the government would start a nationwide cattle immunisation program against illnesses in January of next year.
The president said 50 million goats, sheep, and 22 million cattle would receive vaccinations.
He clarified that the program will protect the global cattle product market by preventing animal illnesses.
“This will guarantee that we have access to domestic and foreign markets for our livestock products,” stated the head of state during the Maa Cultural Festival held near the Samburu National Reserve in Samburu County.
What PS Jonathan said about livestock vaccination
The president’s remarks were echoed by Livestock Principal Secretary Jonathan Mueke, who claimed that many of Kenya’s customers internationally are saying they can’t get enough of Kenya’s livestock products.
“So, we have an agribusiness team working with our farmers to ensure that we can produce meat and milk consistently in the quantities required by the market,” PS Mueke explained.
PS Mueke further stated that the government, through the Department of Livestock, is signing off-take agreements with farmers.
“We are telling them (farmers) about the kind of livestock they need to produce, and we buy them after a given period when it has reached slaughter age,” explained the PS.
This way, PS Mueke reiterated that the government will give livestock farmers higher product value
NAIROBI, Kenya—Through the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, the government is seeking to implement a livestock tagging initiative.
The announcement was made by Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development—Andrew Karanja.
He said the exercise aims to enhance the animals’ traceability for market access.
“This process involves the use of tags on livestock, enabling their tracking throughout their lifecycle, from birth to market,” said CS Karanja.
What is needed to trade livestock internationally
According to the CS, currently, if you want to trade internationally, even in coffee, tea, or other products, the government needs to consider issues with traceability.
“We need to know and establish where these products come from.” That is a critical issue,” CS Karanja told journalists in Nairobi.
CS Karanja observed that one of the issues in Kenya’s livestock sector is that the animals cannot be traced to where they are coming from.
“You get an animal, but it is unknown where it originated. So, one of the critical areas we want to do is tagging. Previously, livestock farmers used blood when they cut the skin. That also is disadvantageous because it destroys the animal’s skin,” explained the CS.
The CS further disclosed that his ministry will use technology during the nationwide exercise.
“We shall tag the animal using an electronic tag. So, it is a program that will be rolled out early next year, and we are engaging the stakeholders to ensure that they are also involved so it doesn’t become controversial and that we are all in agreement,” said CS Karanja.
Why Kenyans are sceptical about livestock vaccination
Already, many Kenyans have expressed opposition to planned animal vaccination due to fears that the vaccines might alter the genetic structure and makeup of livestock, leading to potential health issues or defective animals.
There is also widespread scepticism regarding the intention behind the vaccine rollout, with some believing it could be a trial for foreign vaccines.
This was after President William Ruto recently stated that the government would start a nationwide cattle immunisation program against illnesses in January of next year.
The president said 50 million goats, sheep, and 22 million cattle would receive vaccinations.
He clarified that the program will protect the global cattle product market by preventing animal illnesses.
“This will guarantee that we have access to domestic and foreign markets for our livestock products,” stated the head of state during the Maa Cultural Festival held near the Samburu National Reserve in Samburu County.
What PS Jonathan said about livestock vaccination
The president’s remarks were echoed by Livestock Principal Secretary Jonathan Mueke, who claimed that many of Kenya’s customers internationally are saying they can’t get enough of Kenya’s livestock products.
“So, we have an agribusiness team working with our farmers to ensure that we can produce meat and milk consistently in the quantities required by the market,” PS Mueke explained.
PS Mueke further stated that the government, through the Department of Livestock, is signing off-take agreements with farmers.
“We are telling them (farmers) about the kind of livestock they need to produce, and we buy them after a given period when it has reached slaughter age,” explained the PS.
This way, PS Mueke reiterated that the government will give livestock farmers higher product value.
