KIGALI — October 8, 2026 — The VIV Africa 2026 exhibition continues at the Kigali Convention Centre (KCC), bringing together livestock professionals, scientists, veterinary experts, farmers, industry leaders and investors to discuss practical solutions for strengthening Africa’s animal production sector.
Held on October 7–8, 2026, under the theme “The Road to Tomorrow: Capacity Building and Innovation,” the exhibition showcases veterinary medicines, animal feed, nutritional products, livestock technologies and scientific research aimed at improving animal health, productivity and food quality.Advancing Food Animal Production Through Science.
Reva nutrition company of Turkiye, represented by Samet BAYRAK, Foreign Trade Manager, Animal Nutrionist
A major focus of VIV Africa 2026 is the application of research and technical advances to real-world livestock production.
Scientific discussions, innovative trials and exchanges between researchers and industry professionals highlight opportunities to improve feeding strategies, disease prevention, breeding and farm management.
These approaches can help increase production efficiency, reduce livestock losses and support better animal welfare. They also strengthen links between scientific institutions, veterinary practitioners, manufacturers and farmers, enabling research findings to inform practical decisions across the food animal value chain.
Poultry and Dairy Take Centre Stage
With Africa’s population growing and demand for animal protein increasing, poultry and dairy production remain important areas for investment and development.
Poultry farming plays a significant role in supplying meat and eggs, while the dairy sector offers opportunities to increase milk production and improve access to nutritious foods. Meeting this demand requires appropriate animal nutrition, effective veterinary services, improved genetics and skilled professionals who can adapt production systems to local conditions.
The exhibition provides a platform for discovering products and services that address these needs while promoting efficient and responsible livestock farming.
Connecting Research, Industry and Investment
VIV Africa 2026 facilitates meetings among scientists, food animal specialists, manufacturers, producers and potential investors. These exchanges create opportunities to develop commercial partnerships, share technical expertise and identify solutions suited to Africa’s diverse livestock systems.
Capacity building is particularly important for ensuring that farmers and veterinary professionals can effectively use new technologies, apply evidence-based practices and maintain high standards of animal health and food safety.
As the two-day exhibition concludes on October 8, VIV Africa reinforces the importance of collaboration between research and industry in building a resilient livestock sector.
By bringing science, technical expertise and business together, VIV Africa 2026 supports the development of a more productive, competitive and sustainable animal production industry in Africa.
Alphonse Uhagaze