Episode 416
How DNA technology helps combat livestock theft
Farmer's Inside Track · Food For Mzansi
June 12, 202410m 41s
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Show Notes
Livestock theft has significant financial repercussions for farmers and the agricultural industry. It results in direct losses of valuable animals, which can severely affect the livelihoods of farmers and the local economy.
In this episode, Dr. Pranisha Soma, a researcher at the Agricultural Research Council (ARC), discusses how DNA technology can be a powerful tool in combating livestock theft.
Dr. Soma has over fifteen years of expertise in molecular genetics, research, and development.