NATIONWIDE - Protection and Development of Livestock in South Sudan

Episode 2614,   Jan 11, 05:12 PM

South Sudan is estimated to be having up almost 12 million cattle and 24 million goats and sheep. However, production of meat and milk for domestic consumption is reportedly lower than in the neighbouring Kenya and Uganda.
How can South Sudan leverage on its livestock for development and combat poverty?
What needs to be done to commercialize livestock and realize true value of this resource?

In this episode of Nationwide, Gabriel Shadar goes in-depth on what can be done with:
1. Dr. Agol Malak Kwai, Director General of Veterinary Services, Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock. 
2. Adet Kiir Chol, Secretary General for South Sudan Pastoralists Union
3. Mayar Deng Majak, CEO of Livestock & Agriculture Development Network System