MONDULI, June 9 -- THE Tanzanian government has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming Tanzanias livestock sector through increased disease control measures, livestock identification, pastureland development and improved livestock breeds, as efforts intensify to boost productivity and raise incomes among pastoral communities.

Minister for Livestock and Fisheries, Ambassador Dr Bashiru Kakurwa, made the remarks during a visit to Lemoti Ward in Monduli District, Arusha Region, where he toured a large-scale livestock investment owned by pastoralist and entrepreneur Isaya Ole Mpekure.

The investment, which includes more than 2,000 cattle, modern livestock equipment and animal feed storage facilities, has emerged as a model ranch in the a...