DAR ES SALAAM, Dec. 1 -- THE livestock sector continues to be a vital pillar of Tanzanias economic and social development.

In recent years, the government, under the leadership of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, has implemented deliberate and strategic measures to strengthen livestock production, enhance animal health services, expand market access and increase value addition to livestock products.

These efforts have transformed the sector into a major source of employment, food, nutrition, industrial raw materials and foreign exchange earnings.

According to the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries, the sector has recorded steady growth over the past three years (2023–2025), contributing directly to improved livelihoods and the nat...