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 […]
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 […]
