Sustainable Rural Livelihoods through Micro-livestock Production
Contributors – Drs Samuel Akpan and Kikiope Oluwarore A few weeks ago, we discussed the thriving Livestock Farming in Nigeria…
Livestock Production in Nigeria – A thriving Industry
Contributors – Drs Edward Olajide and Samuel Akpan Livestock refers to animals that are domesticated primarily for food. They can…
Lessons from the Animal AgTech Innovation Summit 2020
Contributor – Dr. Edward Olajide The virtual Animal AgTech Innovation Summit was held on September 14, 2020, with over 500…
Experts Advise Farmers On Poultry Management
Written By Dr. Samuel Akpan Poultry farmers in Nigeria have been urged to improve their management practices if optimum productivity…
Report: VCN Stakeholders Meet on the African Swine Fever Outbreak in Nigeria
By Dr. Timilehin Oyebade and Dr. Kikiope Oluwarore In December 2019, an outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) was reported…
Is your Suya Safe to Eat?
By Samuel Akpan and Kikiope Oluwarore Spiced and skewered meat, locally known as “Suya” is a delicacy well-loved and enjoyed…
What do you know about “Fuku Elegusi”?
Contributing Writer – Kikiope Oluwarore The following words in the article are described in Yoruba Language eran – meat…
Let’s Save the Bees
Contributors – Samuel Akpan and Kikiope Oluwarore Have you ever heard of the word “Mellitology”? Obviously not a popular word…
Dead Fishes on Nigerian Shores – A Public Health Emergency
Contributors – Dr. Samuel Akpan, Iyiola Oladunjoye and Dr. Kikope Oluwarore Since late March 2020, residents of coastal communities on…
Common Myths about Pig Farming Dispelled
Written by Dr. Samuel Akpan Pig farming is widely practiced as a business venture in several countries. The pig (scientific…