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Water buffalo declared food animal in Kenya, opening door for dairy expansion

A gazette notice in January 2025 officially recognized the domesticated water buffalo as a food animal under Kenyan law.

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According to KBC, Kenya Gazette Notice No. 977, dated 31 January 2025, declared the domesticated water buffalo a food animal under the Meat Control Act.

KBC reports that the legal designation represents what it described as a small legal step with significant economic potential for the country's livestock sector.

The notice marks a new development in Kenyan livestock policy, according to the broadcaster.

Source: KBC

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