About this project
Using AI powered disease reporting and local vet networks, we help animal owners prevent outbreaks faster and cheaper than traditional care, while generating valuable data for public health stakeholders.
We offer veterinary care as a service and a mobile platform for remote consultations
and reporting diseases among livestock owners,
enhancing animal health and reducing mortality
rates
Through our mobile app and SMS
reminders, we ensure that livestock owners
stay up-to-date on vaccination schedules,
preventing the spread of diseases and
improving overall animal welfare.
Through our user friendly platform, livestock owners can easily report suspected cases of infectious diseases, allowing us to collect critical real time data. This data is analyzed using advanced AI algorithms to detect patterns, prevent potential outbreaks, and equip farmers with timely, actionable insights. Beyond immediate health alerts, our growing disease database supports cutting edge research, the development of new veterinary medicines and vaccines, and the creation of predictive models. Over time, this rich dataset becomes a valuable asset, unlocking opportunities to monetize insights for industries, while continuously improving livestock health and farmer resilience.
Goals and Objectives
Our goal at Doorcas Africa is to reduce livestock mortality rates in Nigeria by providing farmers with an integrated disease reporting and vaccination management platform. Our objectives are to empower farmers with timely information on vaccination schedules, enable rapid reporting of suspected diseases, and utilize AI driven data analytics to predict and prevent outbreaks.
Our intended beneficiaries are rural, semi rural, and peri urban livestock farmers, particularly smallholder farmers who face high losses due to preventable diseases. They were chosen because they represent the largest share of Nigeria’s livestock producers yet have limited access to veterinary services, timely disease information, and preventive care. Through our mobile app, SMS reminders, and local veterinary partnerships, they benefit by keeping their animals healthier, reducing mortality, increasing productivity, and improving household income.
The impacts of this project will be sustained through our freemium model, which generates revenue via targeted advertising, data monetization for relevant industries, and premium service packages for farmers who want additional features. Our approach builds local capacity by training farmers and veterinary extension agents to use our tools effectively, fostering long term adoption even without constant external support.
There is strong potential for replication and scaling across Nigeria and other African countries facing similar challenges. Livestock disease burdens and mortality rates remain high in many regions, and our technology-driven, community-centered model can be adapted to diverse contexts. By leveraging strategic partnerships with governments, NGOs, and private sector stakeholders, we can expand our reach to millions of farmers, contributing to improved food security, climate resilience, and economic empowerment in Africa’s agricultural sector.
Expected result
The expected results of the Doorcas Africa project are centered on creating tangible, measurable, and lasting change in livestock health management and farmers’ livelihoods. Over the next twelve months, we aim to significantly reduce livestock mortality rates in our target communities by equipping farmers with timely vaccination reminders, simple disease reporting tools, and real-time veterinary support. Through our mobile app and SMS platform, we expect an increase of at least 50% in the number of farmers adhering to recommended vaccination schedules, as well as faster disease reporting, which will lead to earlier interventions and fewer widespread losses.
A major outcome we foresee is the growth of our co-livestock ownership initiative, FarmShare by Doorcas Africa. By empowering farmers to co-own livestock with vetted partners, we will give them access to higher-quality breeds, shared resources for feed and healthcare, and structured revenue-sharing opportunities. This model will not only boost household incomes but also build a strong sense of shared responsibility and community resilience. Within the first year, we expect at least 100 farmers to actively participate in FarmShare, leading to a measurable increase in their income and improved animal welfare outcomes.
We also anticipate a rise in farmers’ confidence and capacity to manage their herds sustainably, thanks to the training, disease awareness campaigns, and technical assistance integrated into our platform. Our AI-driven data collection and analysis will further enhance veterinary response times and help predict outbreaks before they escalate, enabling communities to act preventively rather than reactively.
By the end of the first year, our goal is to demonstrate a scalable model that can be replicated in other regions, supported by clear data on improved livestock survival rates, increased farmer income, and community-driven disease control. These results will be closely monitored through usage analytics, farmer feedback, and veterinary reports, ensuring our interventions remain relevant, impactful, and ready for expansion.
Partners
About me / organisation
Odole Abayomi
Our dedicated team brings together a diverse range of skills and experiences to tackle the challenge of reducing livestock mortality in the agricultural sector:
Odole Abayomi ( Male), CEO (Business Development and Veterinary Doctor (DVM in view))Nigerian: I am the business development and strategy expert, a second time founder and having a strong veterinary medical training from the best University in Nigeria, (Doctor of veterinary medicine in view - University of Ibadan) and additional training in entrepreneurship at the University of St. Gallen, Switzerland. As a scientist, I have spoken about our work with disease surveilance in conferences and on global stages.
I possess skills in graphic design, marketing, leadership, communication and have completed many courses on entrepreneruship, I play a pivotal role in formulating and executing business strategies to promote our agritech solution effectively.
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/odoleabayo
Afsanat Ineza (Female), CTO (Technical Support and Web Development) Rwandan:
Bsc Computer Science, Msc, Computing in Education, Carnegie Mellon University Africa (in view)
Afsanat is a skilled software engineer with a strong background in web application development and with technical expertise. She is a graduate of Computer science who excels in contributing her expertise across a diverse range of skills, including Scala, Databases, C++, Java, Operating Systems, and Python programming, with over 4 years experience in software development, making her a versatile and highly capable asset to our team. Afsanat plays a crucial role in providing technical support and can contribute to various presentation tasks, ensuring our solutions are robust and user-friendly.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/afsanat-ineza-a2602b172/
Ebuka Chizea, (Male) (Research and Data Analytics) Nigerian: Ebuka's unique blend of skills in data analytics enriches our team's capabilities. His involvement with organizations like the Red Cross Society showcases his commitment to public health and complements our mission to reduce livestock mortality.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ebukachizea/