He called for better management and care of livestock to improve productivity and food quality, thereby addressing food safety, nutritional deficiencies and ultimately food security. “The government must ensure safe food for all. AdvertisementHe maintained that food safety, nutrition and food security are all tied to each other since unsafe food creates a vicious cycle of diseases and malnutrition. “Constantly feeding animals on unsafe food and using antibiotics causes accumulation of the chemicals and microbes, which develop resistance to the antibiotics used. Good water quality, proper animal feeds and good farming practices must be adhered to ensure food safety, he advised.

Source: Daily Nation June 12, 2020 19:52 UTC