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Zoetis Sub-Saharan Africa - ALPHA

Advancing sustainable livestock health, productivity & food security in Sub-Saharan Africa through innovative veterinary solutions. The A.L.P.H.A.

This newly established agreement between Zoetis and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will aim at further developing and integrating innovative solutions to advance veterinary care and diagnostic services that will ultimately improve livestock health, productivity and food security in one of the most rapidly developing regions in the world. The grant will help Zoetis to expand its original Afric

an Livestock Productivity and Health Advancement (A.L.P.H.A.) initiative in new markets, where
population growth and the need for sustainable protein source are the greatest – such as Kenya, Ivory Coast and other markets from East, West and Central Sub-Saharan Africa. Plus initiative will span from December 2022 to November 2027 with a $ 15.3M grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates foundation focusing on the most impactful livestock species in the region: poultry, dairy and beef cattle, and aquaculture.

03/09/2026

Engaging the next generation of agricultural leaders.

Stellenbosch Landbou students recently hosted an agricultural discussion at the amaMaties Hub under the theme "Opportunities in Southern Africa in Agriculture-Related Business".

As Strategy Lead for Zoetis ALPHA Plus, Dr Nicky Manning joined Hugo de Waal (Agri All Africa) to explore opportunities within African agriculture, the challenges facing the sector, and practical ways for young people to build meaningful careers in it. Nicky also shared insights into how Zoetis operates across the continent and key learnings from the Zoetis ALPHA Plus initiative in Sub-Saharan Africa.

A big congratulations to the students who organised the event entirely themselves and to everyone who joined for a fantastic turnout first thing on a Saturday morning.

This is what investing in the next generation of agricultural talent looks like.

01/09/2026

Bacteria are often the final blow in the BRD complex. Once a viral infection has weakened the airways and the animal's immune defences, these bacteria move in, causing the lung damage and pneumonia that drive the most severe outcomes.

Module 3 of the BRD Learning Series on the Zoetis Learning Academy covers:
- The major bacteria involved: Mannheimia haemolytica, Pasteurella multocida, Histophilus somni and Mycoplasma bovis
- How each bacterium takes hold, from fast, toxin-driven lung damage to infections following stress or long transport
- The clinical signs to watch for: fever, coughing, nasal discharge, swollen joints and, in severe cases, paralysis or blindness
- Why these bacteria matter, including Mannheimia haemolytica as the leading bacterial cause of BRD and Mycoplasma bovis's resistance to common antibiotics

Beyond the BRD complex, the module also covers Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia (CBPP), one of the most significant cattle diseases across Sub-Saharan Africa. Spread through coughing and close contact at markets, watering points and during transport, chronic carriers can continue spreading the disease for up to two years.

This module is designed for veterinarians, paraveterinarians and livestock producers seeking practical, evidence-based guidance to strengthen herd health outcomes.

Access Module 3 of the BRD Learning Series via the Zoetis Learning Academy on desktop or the app: https://partner-alpha.zoetis.com

Participants will receive a certificate upon successful completion of all five modules.

26/08/2026

We are delighted to announce that our Udder Health Fundamentals and Mastitis Management e-learning course just won Best Custom Content at the Brandon Hall Excellence Awards, one of L&D's most respected global honours.

Zoetis and Apposite partnered to turn technical udder health management content into an interactive learning experience for animal health professionals across Africa, now live on the Zoetis Learning Academy (ZLA).

This course was independently judged by a group of experts to have demonstrated measurable impact, innovation, and ex*****on through one of the industry's most rigorous evaluation processes. Congratulations to Dr. Bitsu Mekete, the Zoetis and Apposite teams who made this possible.

Register or login here: Learn-alpha.zoetis.com and navigate to the ruminant catalogue to view this complimentary course. Complete it to receive your certificate.

25/08/2026

In Mkushi & Luano Districts, Central Province, Zambia, the Sustainable Animal Health Community Management Project (SAHCMP) is proving what community-led animal health can achieve. Implemented in partnership with The Zambian Rainbow Development Foundation (ZRDF), the project's results speak for themselves.

In many remote communities, livestock isn't just an asset, it's food security, income, and a safety net. Yet preventable diseases undermine productivity where veterinary services and supplies are hardest to access. That's why this work goes beyond treatment. Strong biosecurity and livestock health management, grounded in timely diagnostics, prevention, and good husbandry, can reduce disease burden and improve production outcomes (healthier animals, fewer losses, and more reliable livelihoods).

Through a community-led approach, training and supporting Community Animal Health Workers (CAHWs), strengthening local disease-control infrastructure, promoting evidence-based husbandry, and reinforcing practical biosecurity measures, we're seeing meaningful behaviour change and durable improvements:

· 4,911 smallholder farmers reached (98% of the 5,000 target)

· 88 CAHWs trained and deployed across 11 veterinary camps and 61+ communities

· Crush pens expanded from 7 to 95, critical for safe handling, diagnostics support, and treatment

· 91% of farmers now adopting weekly dipping/spraying (from near-zero at baseline)

This progress is a testament to the leadership of communities, the strength of partnership with ZRDF in coordination with other local public and private organisations, and to what's possible when communities are equipped to lead their own animal health solutions.

20/08/2026

Clostridial diseases move fast. By the time signs appear, it is often too late to treat - that is why prevention is everything.

Module 3 of the Clostridial Diseases Learning Series covers the practical steps that protect herds before disease strikes, from hygiene and biosecurity to vaccination protocols that deliver lasting immunity.

Module 3 covers:
- Hygiene and biosecurity: clean facilities, wound care and safe carcass disposal
- Feeding and grazing management: avoiding sudden diet changes and managing high-risk pastures
- Parasite and stress control: treating liver fluke before clostridial vaccination and reducing handling stress
- Vaccination programme: multivalent vaccines, correct primary and booster schedules and strict cold chain management
- Common pitfalls to avoid: late vaccination, skipped boosters, cold chain breaks and poor injection technique

Designed for veterinarians, paraveterinarians and livestock producers seeking evidence-based, field-ready guidance to reduce losses and strengthen herd health outcomes.

Access Module 3 via the Zoetis Learning Academy on desktop or through the mobile app: https://learn-alpha.zoetis.com

Certificate awarded upon completion of all three modules.

18/08/2026

Sustainable animal health is built through consistent support, practical training, and relationships that keep showing up.

Our team was recently on the ground in Tanzania, spending time with farmers, distributors, and partners across the poultry sector. We learned a lot from leading poultry players including Tanbrid, Mudo Poultry, and Falcon Farm, about their farm needs, current poultry health challenges, and health management practices, from diagnostics to prevention.

Reliable vaccine supply takes planning and collaboration. We appreciate the constructive discussions underway to strengthen long-term partnership and support industry growth.

Zoetis supplies products to Tanzania in partnership with our distributor A To Z Universal. During this visit, the distributor's team completed hands-on training on product handling, safe administration, and cold chain management, building practical capabilities that help protect product integrity across the supply chain and support farmers in the field.

This is what progress looks like in support of farming communities.

11/08/2026

The dry period is a golden opportunity for udder healing.

Module 9 of the Udder Health Learning Series on the Zoetis Learning Academy is the final module and explores why dry cow therapy is essential, how it works and how to avoid common treatment failures.

Module 9 covers:
- Why dry cow therapy is essential for udder health
- How dry cow therapy works
- Common treatment failures and how to avoid them
- Responsible antibiotic use and stewardship

This module is designed for veterinarians, paraveterinarians, dairy farmers and herd managers seeking practical guidance to protect udder health during the dry period and set the herd up for success next lactation.

Participants will receive a certificate upon successful completion of all nine modules.

Finish strong and set your herd up for success next lactation! Access Module 9 via the Zoetis Learning Academy: https://learn-alpha.zoetis.com

06/08/2026

In many parts of Kenya, veterinary paraprofessionals are the first and sometimes only point of contact between a farmer and animal healthcare support.

Rosebella Ochango knows this firsthand. As a veterinary paraprofessional and founder of the Veterinary Paraprofessionals Women's Forum Kenya, she has seen what happens when knowledge reaches the right people at the right time. Farmers who once reacted to disease are now preventing it; animal welfare is improving; livelihoods are stronger.

This is the impact the A.L.P.H.A. Plus Initiative is working to scale. Through partnerships with the Kenya Veterinary Paraprofessionals Association, veterinary boards, distributors and cooperatives, we have been building learning platforms that are practical, accessible and built for the realities of the field.

Cooperatives are requesting more farmer training. Professionals are using WhatsApp groups and webinars to support one another long after sessions end. And people like Rosebella are leading that change from the ground up.

Watch Rosebella share what "work in action" means to her, and read the full story in our Q2 newsletter:
English: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/alpha-plus-initiative-quarterly-newsletter-zoetisalpha-fbgyf/?trackingId=BgpJbPkzRPu74xDKQeXP8g%3D%3D
French: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/bulletin-trimestriel-de-linitiative-alpha-plus-zoetisalpha-ryh7e/?trackingId=ISvHMu6jSTGA7f8MkjHU5A%3D%3D

04/08/2026

Understand Infectious Bursal Disease (IBD) better.

Module 1 of the Gumboro (IBD) Control Learning Series on the Zoetis Learning Academy covers:
- Key viral characteristics of IBDV
- Modes of transmission and potential vectors
- The current epidemiological situation
- The primary impact of IBDV on the bursa of Fabricius and the broader immune system
- Post‑mortem lesions associated with subclinical and severe infections

By the end of this module, you will be able to describe the virus, explain how it spreads, interpret its epidemiology and recognise the pathological changes across disease severities.

This module is designed for veterinarians, paraveterinarians, poultry producers and farm managers seeking practical, evidence‑based guidance to strengthen flock health outcomes.

Access Module 1 via the Zoetis Learning Academy: https://learn-alpha.zoetis.com

Certificate upon completion of all five modules.

28/07/2026

A single veterinary product registration can take 2 to 7 years to obtain in each country.

Behind every registered product sits years of regulatory work, dossier preparation and cross-border navigation across systems that vary widely across Sub-Saharan Africa.

Through the A.L.P.H.A. Plus Initiative, we're committed to providing access to Zoetis’ livestock product portfolio.

Only in 2025
- We secured full regulatory approval for 14 livestock products
- Submitted 22 additional registrations

Bringing the total to 159 approvals across the region since 2018.

Looking ahead, the emergence of Mutual Recognition Procedures (MRP) offers a real opportunity to reduce duplication and accelerate sustainable access across multiple African markets - a promising step toward the future of regulatory collaboration in Africa.

The real impact comes when a product, years in the making, finally reaches the farmer who needs it.

Read more in our latest newsletter:
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/alpha-plus-initiative-quarterly-newsletter-zoetisalpha-fbgyf/?trackingId=Jho5rgbGR%2BCQUWXCYuoX7w%3D%3D

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