The Kogi State Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (Kogi L-PRES) has flagged off an awareness campaign for the implementation of a Mass Artificial Insemination (AI) Program, aimed at boosting livestock productivity across the livestock value chain clusters in Kogi State.
The 5-day sensitisation campaign exercise would run from Monday, July 20th to 24th, 2026, at Lokoja, targeting livestock farmers across value -chain clusters.
Speaking at the event on Monday in Lokoja, Oliufemi Bolarin, the Commissioner for Livestock Development, disclosed that the program reflects the commitment of the administration of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo to modernise livestock production and strengthen food security in Kogi State
Bolarin explained that Artificial Insemination offers key advantages over natural mating, including access to superior genetics for higher milk yields and faster growth, reduced disease transmission, and lower production costs for the livestock farmers.
He said, “We are providing technical support through trained technicians and
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