The Ivorian livestock and fisheries sector is poised to take a major step forward. From May 19 to 23, 2026, the Minister of Animal and Fisheries Resources, Sidi Tiémoko Touré, led a large-scale working mission to the United States. The main objective was to promote the upcoming Abidjan Livestock Show ( SELAB 2026 ) and attract American expertise.

This immersion across the Atlantic allowed for the establishment of privileged contacts with public institutions, research laboratories and giants of the American private sector.

Focus on technological innovation in Louisiana

On May 20, the Ivorian delegation arrived at the Southern University Experiment Station in Louisiana. American experts unveiled cutting-edge technologies that could transform livestock farming in Côte d'Ivoire.

1. Digital livestock management: Advanced systems ensuring complete traceability of animals, from birth to slaughter.
2. Health and monitoring: Innovative solutions to optimize animal feed, monitor herds in real time and guarantee rigorous health monitoring.

The aim of the discussions? To adapt these tools to the local context in order to drastically boost the quality and yield of Ivorian meat production.

The United States, guests of honor at SELAB 2026

As a reminder, the United States is the guest of honor for this 2026 edition. The minister took advantage of this platform to highlight Côte d'Ivoire's strong investment potential, particularly in:

1. The processing of fishery products;
2. The deployment of the cold chain;
3. The integration of agricultural technologies (AgriTech).

Mark your calendars: Minister Sidi Tiémoko Touré has officially invited American decision-makers, scientists and investors to participate massively in SELAB 2026 , which will be held from November 20 to 22, 2026 in Abidjan .

Towards sustainable food sovereignty

Beyond the event itself, this mission lays the groundwork for long-term bilateral cooperation focused on technology transfer, vocational training, and food security. It is fully aligned with the Ivorian government's vision: to modernize livestock farming and aquaculture to reduce the country's dependence on imports and guarantee its food sovereignty.