Doorcas Africa uses data to help Nigerian farmers prevent livestock deaths

As Nigeria works to improve food security and support rural livelihoods, a local startup is tackling one of the country’s silent challenges — livestock deaths due to preventable diseases.

Doorcas Africa, a growing agtech company, is using technology to help smallholder farmers protect their animals. Through a web app and WhatsApp platform, the startup provides real-time veterinary support, disease alerts, and vaccine reminders directly to farmers.

“No farmer should lose their animals because they didn’t get the right information at the right time,” says Odole Abayomi, one of the founders. “We are building a future where farmers can predict and prevent outbreaks, not just respond to them.”

Many farmers across Nigeria, especially in rural areas, lack access to timely veterinary care. Doorcas Africa is bridging that gap by training local veterinary ambassadors who work directly with farmers. The platform also uses AI to track disease trends and detect early warning signs across regions.

Since its launch, the startup has participated in international programmes including the Fishbowl Challenge, BeChangeMaker, and START Global. It has also received grants from the USPF Hackathon, the University of Cape Town’s eTrack programme, and others.

As climate change and population growth continue to place pressure on the food system, Doorcas Africa is offering farmers tools to prevent loss and sustain their livelihoods through data and digital access.