Govt moves to ensure safe animal feed, protect public health

The government has taken a move to tighten control over animal feed and expand support for livestock entrepreneurs as concerns mount over food safety risks that extend from farm to table.

Officials said it is designed to ensure safer feed for cattle and poultry, ultimately improving the quality of meat, milk and eggs consumed by people, reports BSS.

According to an official document, the government has planned to introduce a dedicated priority loan scheme for women, youth and expatriate entrepreneurs in the livestock sector.

The scheme will offer easy-term loans, with little or no collateral alongside the introduction of animal insurance to reduce financial risks for borrowers.

Authorities are also working to strengthen systems to regulate the production and supply of safe, quality feed.