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Cayman livestock considered to be low-risk for avian flu

Agriculture officials are increasing outreach to livestock farmers, emphasising that cattle and other livestock face a low risk at this time.

Avian flu in Cayman: The risk to pets and other animals

The Department of Agriculture is urging all pet owners, farmers and backyard flock keepers across Cayman to closely monitor their animals for signs of illness, following the confirmation of avian flu in West Bay.
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Cayman hosts historic first red poll cattle auction

In a landmark moment for Cayman’s livestock sector, the Department of Agriculture hosted the island’s first live auction of Red Poll cattle. 
Red Poll cattle gather at the Cayman Islands Department of Agriculture.

Cattle breeding initiative set to boost local herds, cut imports

Explore the benefits of Red Poll cattle in the Cayman Islands, including better meat quality and reduced reliance on imports.
Dr. O'Shane McHugh, Demoy Nash, Wilbur Welcome food security

New director of agriculture making food security a priority

Wilbur Welcome, the new director of the Department of Agriculture, says that bolstering Cayman’s food security will be a major priority under his leadership.

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