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Association Update 28/07/2026 5 min read

ASAM membership services are now open to Malawi’s livestock community

Animal scientists, farmers, postgraduate students, researchers, academics and livestock-sector organisations can now apply for ASAM membership through the online registration system.

ASAM has opened its membership services to eligible individuals and organisations working across animal science, livestock production, research, education, extension and development in Malawi.

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Livestock Development 22/07/2026

Five practical priorities for improving livestock productivity in Malawi

Better feeding, housing, animal health, record keeping and market planning can strengthen productivity and reduce preventable losses in livestock enterprises.

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Professional Development 18/07/2026

Why technical meetings matter for animal science professionals and livestock stakeholders

Well-designed technical meetings turn research, field experience and stakeholder concerns into practical knowledge that participants can apply.

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Animal Nutrition 12/07/2026

Preparing livestock feed resources before the dry season

Early feed assessment, conservation and storage can help livestock keep body condition when pasture quantity and quality decline.

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Students and Research 05/07/2026

Building stronger pathways for postgraduate students and early-career animal scientists

Mentorship, research communication, field exposure and professional networks help young animal scientists move from academic training into meaningful sector contribution.

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Animal Health and Welfare 26/06/2026

Simple biosecurity and animal-welfare practices for smallholder livestock farms

Clean routines, controlled animal movement, early disease reporting and humane handling protect livestock, workers and farm productivity.

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Market Access 15/06/2026

Using livestock records to make better production and marketing decisions

Simple records help farmers understand costs, performance, losses and the best time to sell livestock or livestock products.

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