Breaking
For farmers in Rennes, the annual SPACE livestock show is more than just an event; it’s a showcase of dedication, hard work, and genetic excellence. But this year, the atmosphere at <<Parc des Expositions>> was heavy with anxiety. As one organizer put it, this is an “unprecedented and anxiety-inducing situation” driven by an explosion of […]
Nairobi, 15–19 September 2025 — The 37th General Conference of the International Scientific Council for Trypanosomiasis Research and Control (ISCTRC) opened with an unmistakable message: measure better, act faster, and coordinate wider to finish the job against trypanosomiasis. Officiating the opening, Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary Sen. Mutahi Kagwe saluted the country’s recent WHO validation of Human […]
When screwworm flies infest livestock, they cripple entire economies. The recent U.S emergency authorizations against screwworms show how quickly countries must act when biosecurity is at risk. West Africa (Senegal, Guinea, Gambia) records past screwworm outbreaks but these regions remain vulnerable due to porous borders, growing regional trade, high livestock density and limited veterinary access […]
La propagation continue de la peste porcine africaine (PPA) représente une préoccupation majeure pour l’industrie porcine à l’échelle mondiale, aucune région n’étant épargnée. Depuis de nombreuses années, l’absence de vaccin ou de traitement efficace rend le contrôle de la maladie particulièrement difficile. La communauté scientifique s’est investie dans le développement d’un vaccin efficace, et les […]
Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire – 12 August 2025 – A major regional mobilisation is underway from 12 to 15 August 2025 in Côte d’Ivoire’s economic capital: the first regional stakeholder meeting dedicated to the eradication of Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) in West Africa. This first regional stakeholder meeting, organised by the Directorate of Veterinary Services […]
