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Les autorités ivoiriennes ont franchi une nouvelle étape dans le renforcement de la biosécurité de la filière avicole. Ce vendredi 12 décembre 2025, le Grand Marché de Treichville, à Abidjan, a servi de cadre au lancement officiel des opérations de désinfection des marchés de volailles, une initiative visant à réduire les risques sanitaires liés à […]
Millions of African families depend on sheep and goats as their “living banks” a source of food, income, and financial security. However, the silent predator Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR), or“goat plague,” continues to threaten these vital assets. With the potential to wipe out 90% of a herd in days, PPR is not just a […]
Mozambican authorities confirmed an outbreak of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) on October 28 in the Moamba district of Maputo Province. This immediately prompted movement restrictions on cattle, goats, sheep, and pigs highlighting the virus’s devastating potential. This is far more than a local veterinary issue; FMD is a highly contagious Transboundary Animal Disease (TAD) that acts […]
The recent Rift Valley Fever (RVF) outbreak in northern Senegal and Mauritania is more than just a public health emergency; it is a triple threat to the region’s health, livestock, and economy. With over 15 confirmed human deaths and numerous infections across Senegal, the urgency is clear. RVF is a mosquito-borne viral zoonosis that primarily […]
A cattle farmer in Girona, Spain, recently sported the painful, nodular lesions characteristic of Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) in his herd which led to the immediate culling of over 120 cattle. For Africa, this swift crisis in Europe is a stark reminder of the chaos this viral disease can unleash. African veterinary professionals and farmers […]
