By Bozo Jenje I bozojenje@yahoo.com
Farmers, livestock breeders and animal health experts from six countries gathered in Kenya for the 2nd Annual Six Nations Livestock Genetics and Equipment Tech Expo held at Kinga Resorts, Athi River from 11th to 12th September 2026.
The expo provided a platform for participants to learn about vaccines, animal health, breed livestock genetics, advanced reproductive technologies and innovative livestock management practices aimed at improving the quality, productivity and resilience of livestock breeds.
Breeders showcased high-quality genetics, including breeds with traits suited to changing climatic conditions and capable of enhancing livestock productivity.
Speaking at the event, Kenya Veterinary Vaccines Production Institute (KEVEVAPI) Chief Executive Officer Dr Alex Sabuni urged farmers to strengthen disease prevention through regular vaccination and better livestock management practices. He encouraged farmers to adopt feedlot systems as one way of mitigating livestock losses associated with drought and the effects of climate change.
Dr Sabuni also encouraged livestock farmers to embrace the e-voucher system for semen dissemination, noting that the system can enhance traceability and improve the management of breeding programmes.
Scientists from the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) emphasised the importance of controlled environments in livestock production. Such environments, they noted, can help improve disease surveillance, facilitate regular vaccination and strengthen parasite control.
Meanwhile, Embryo Plus General Manager Eugene Gachii urged livestock breeders to embrace innovation and modern reproductive technologies to accelerate the multiplication of superior genetics within their herds.
“Assisted reproductive technologies improve the quality of breeds for goats and sheep,” he said.
The expo also featured a range of livestock breeds from South Africa, including Boer goats, Kalahari Red goats, Sahiwal cattle, Savannah goats and Meatmaster sheep.
Among the exhibitors were Pharmplan Enterprises, Bona Bona Livestock Exporters, which showcased Kalahari Red and Boer goat genetics from South Africa, as well as Crevation International Ltd and CKL Africa Limited.
The expo highlighted the growing importance of advanced genetics, reproductive technologies, vaccination and improved livestock management systems in building more productive and climate-resilient livestock enterprises. The participants were drawn from Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, South Sudan and Somalia.
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