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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 […]
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks to recruit an MSc graduate fellow to work in the Efficacy of a selected commercial ear tag against Rhipicephalus appendiculatus on cattle project. The successful fellow will be hosted by the Health program at ILRI. The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works to improve people’s lives in low- and middle-income […]
On September 30 2025, U.S. for the very first time conditionally approved Dectomax-CA1 injectable (Doramectin) to prevent and treat against the terrifying Screwworm in cattle. This comes in handy after massive reflection concern over the parasite creeping north from Mexico. It allows cattle producers to use the drug immediately while further studies are conducted, signaling […]
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 […]
