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Challenges facing Small-holder Dairy Farming in Africa
THESE ARE THE PROBLEMS WE ARE WORKING WITH FARMERS TO SOLVE

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Livestock Diseases

Diseases such as mastitis, foot-and-mouth disease, and tick-borne diseases are common in African dairy farming regions. Lack of access to vaccines and veterinary services increases the risk of disease outbreaks and reduces livestock health.

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Green House Emission

Farmers de-risk their investments by having a big but low-quality herd; which multiplies toxic methane gas emissions. Livestock contributes to two-thirds of methane emissions globally.

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Limited Access to Inputs

Smallholder farmers often lack access to quality inputs such as improved breeds of cattle, veterinary services, feed, and water. This limits their ability to improve productivity and increase milk yields.

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Lack of Extension Services

Insufficient support from extension services and agricultural advisory programs limits farmers' knowledge about best practices in dairy farming, disease management, and modern techniques for improving productivity.

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Low Productivity

Productivity per cow is often low due to factors such as poor genetics, inadequate nutrition, and suboptimal management practices.

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Animal to Human Diseases

Farmers face significant risks from over 200 zoonotic diseases, which threaten livestock productivity and farm workers' health, contributing to 2.5 billion cases of human illness and 2.7 million deaths worldwide each year.
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Protecting farmers from losses and increasing their wealth is at the heart of our mission. Join us in revolutionizing rural dairy farming through innovative health certification. We are dedicated to empowering farmers, promoting sustainable practices, and unlocking vital financial resources. Our unique approach combines comprehensive animal health testing with digital certificates, creating a powerful tool for farmers to access capital, grow their businesses, and combat zoonotic diseases.

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Dairy Cows & Environmental Impact

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