Beyond physical labour, animals formed the cultural & religious fabric of early societies. Ritual slaughters established food distribution systems, shaped social hierarchies & property ownership. In ancient economies they served as a living currency before minted coins circulated
When the Industrial Revolution began, James Watt needed a standard metric to quantify his new steam engines for prospective buyers. He chose the output of a draft horse, establishing one Horsepower (approximately 746 Watts) as the permanent baseline for industrial engine capacity
Although industrial machinery was designed to replace biological horsepower, the underlying engineering metrics remain anchored to the work capacity of draft animals.
animal production curricula in developing countries must shift from a narrow focus on genetic selection and on-farm yields toward integrated training in circular biowaste valorisation, One Health linkages, animal welfare frameworks, and affordable precision tools.
Adopting an integrated approach to genetics, circular biowaste management, and precision technology is essential for building a profitable, sustainable, and future-proof livestock enterprise.
An Integrated AI-Blockchain Framework for Quality Assurance, Distribution, and Automated Parametric Insurance in the Meat Supply Chain https://t.co/RaYu0wKPm9
Three kinds of Nigerians dominate the Internet.
- People with smartphones but no discipline. They do not see anything beyond their nose; they spread rumours and panic.
- People who use smartphones with judgment. They verify facts. They add context. They raise the quality of conversation.
- People who know exactly what they are doing but spread hate, intolerance, and disinformation.
A smartphone gives every one of us a voice, but character decides how that voice is used.
Everything was making sense until egusi and beans showed up ๐
Anyway, breakfast has been served ๐
Thank you Pastor Dolapo Lawal, for the amazing meal.
God bless you!