The Government has stepped up efforts to strengthen the livestock sector by deepening cooperation with the University of Minnesota to build the capacity of livestock and veterinary professionals in line with international standards.
The partnership, implemented through the CAHFS ProgRESSVet initiative, is coordinated by the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries and focuses on improving animal health services, food safety, and the overall performance of the livestock industry.
The move follows high-level discussions held on February 25, 2026, at the Ministry’s headquarters in Mtumba Government City, where experts from Minnesota’s Center for Animal Health and Food Safety engaged government officials on expanding cooperation in professional training, particularly in food safety and veterinary health.
Receiving the delegation led by CAHFS Deputy Director Dr Maria Perez, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries, Ms Agnes Meena, underscored the government’s commitment to sustained collaboration aimed at equipping Tanzanian livestock professionals with globally competitive skills.
She said the partnership reflects the government’s broader agenda to modernise the livestock sector by investing in human capital capable of delivering quality animal health services that meet international benchmarks.
Dr Perez praised the growing cooperation between Tanzania and the University of Minnesota, noting that the ProgRESSVet programme plays a critical role in strengthening veterinary capacity and supporting a resilient livestock economy.
She said the initiative is designed to enhance animal health systems, improve food safety standards, and contribute to sustainable growth of the livestock sector, which remains a key pillar of Tanzania’s economy.
So far, 15 livestock professionals have benefited from training under the first phase of the programme. The second phase is expected to enrol an additional 25 experts providing animal health services across the country, further expanding the pool of skilled professionals in the sector.