Prymal Brings Modern Breeding Skills to Nigeria’s Livestock Sector

Nigeria’s push to modernise livestock production gained fresh momentum as Prymal Livestock Solutions Ltd, working with Global Ag Alliance of the United States, launched an advanced ruminant artificial insemination training programme at the University of Ibadan. The initiative signals a growing shift toward science-driven breeding methods aimed at boosting productivity and strengthening national food security.

Source: insideoyo

Held at the university’s Dairy Unit, the four-day intensive training brings together farmers, veterinarians and livestock professionals for hands-on exposure to modern reproductive techniques for cattle, sheep and goats. Organisers say the programme is designed to unlock the vast but underutilised potential of Nigeria’s livestock industry by equipping participants with practical, market-ready skills.

According to Prymal Livestock Solutions, modern artificial insemination can transform livestock farming into a more profitable and sustainable enterprise. The company said the training focuses not only on technique but also on strategy, enabling farmers to improve genetics, productivity and long-term herd performance.

Emphasising the value of global partnerships, Wout Vandergoot of Global Ag Alliance noted that modern reproductive technologies are critical to meeting rising demand for animal protein. He said ethical and environmentally responsible practices would allow African farmers to increase output while maintaining animal welfare and sustainability.

The Chairman of the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association, Oyo State Branch, Dr. Bolaji Olaomo, described the programme as timely, saying it bridges a major skills gap in the sector. He added that collaboration between private firms, professionals and institutions remains key to driving sustainable growth in Nigeria’s livestock value chain.

Final-year students awarded scholarships to attend the training said the experience had reshaped their outlook on livestock production. Florence Okedokun, an Animal Health Technology student from the Oyo State College of Agriculture and Technology, Igbo-Ora, said the programme revealed how artificial insemination could revolutionise local farming when backed by sound science. For Ademola Tiamiyu, a veterinary student from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, the hands-on exposure offered a chance to make a real contribution to modernising agriculture and boosting food production.

Prymal Livestock Solutions said it has continued to support farmers, professionals and agribusiness investors across West Africa through advanced genetics and reproductive management, with the latest training drawing participation from livestock farmers, veterinarians, researchers, extension officers, government agencies and students.