Recently, goats have emerged as more than just hardy ruminants; they are now perceived by veterinary professionals and agricultural stakeholders as a profound symbol of transformation within the African livestock sector. This evolution begins at the grassroots level with personal stories of resilience, such as that of Sibonelo Mntambo in Vaalkop, South Africa. What started […]
La FAO met en ligne un nouvel outil pour mieux investir dans l’élevage
La FAO vient de mettre à disposition le LSIPT WebApp (Livestock Sector Investment and Policy Toolkit), une plateforme en ligne en accès libre conçue pour aider à mieux évaluer les interventions dans le secteur de l’élevage. Concrètement, l’outil permet d’estimer les bénéfices attendus d’un investissement ou d’une politique en matière de production, de réduction de […]
Breaking Barriers: Women in Bor Lead the Way in Animal Health
In Bor, South Sudan, cattle are much more than just animals; they are symbols of wealth, pride, and identity. For generations, looking after cattle was strictly a man’s job, while women were limited to smaller tasks like milking or caring for poultry. However, a quiet revolution is now taking place through a partnership between Indian […]
Crise de la fièvre aphteuse en Afrique du Sud : le conflit autour des « gatekeepers »
Alors que l’Afrique du Sud tente d’endiguer une épidémie de fièvre aphteuse (FMD) sans précédent, une bataille juridique entre les associations vétérinaires et l’organisme privé menace de paralyser la campagne de vaccination nationale
The Rise of Sustainable Livestock
The global push for sustainable livestock as highlighted by international dialogues from Vietnam to Morocco is no longer a theoretical debate but a vital necessity for food sovereignty and planetary health. As the world struggles with the need to balance high productivity with animal welfare and environmental stewardship, the shift toward “green” farming has become […]