Leveraging Indigenous Genetics for a Climate-Resilient Future
As climate pressures mount, African farmers are turning to indigenous cattle breeds—not just for survival, but for a sustainable and profitable future.
La Peste Porcine Africaine en Hongrie : Une Menace Economique qui Interpelle l’Afrique
La peste porcine africaine en Hongrie rappelle que la santé animale est une urgence mondiale, et que l’Afrique doit renforcer sa vigilance pour protéger ses éleveurs et sa sécurité alimentaire.
Kenya’s New Wildlife Lab: Protecting Animals, Livestock, and People
The launch of the LiNK laboratory in Northern Kenya is a powerful reminder that wildlife health is inseparable from public health. For years, samples from sick animals had to travel long distances for analysis, wasting precious time while diseases spread unchecked. Now, with rapid diagnostics available on site, veterinarians and communities can respond faster, saving […]
Egypt: Over 5.8 Million Vaccine Doses Administered to Protect Livestock Against FMD and Rift Valley Fever
As animal health risks continue to threaten livestock production, Egypt is stepping up its national vaccination campaign against two major diseases: foot-and-mouth disease and Rift Valley fever. The campaign combines vaccination, animal identification, farmer awareness and veterinary surveillance. In Egypt, veterinary teams are continuing their field work to protect the national livestock population. The Ministry […]
South Africa–Botswana: A Joint Action Plan to Strengthen the Fight Against Foot-and-Mouth Disease
Gaborone, 22 May 2026 – South Africa and Botswana are moving to accelerate the regional response to foot-and-mouth disease. The two countries have adopted a 2026–2028 Action Plan aimed at strengthening cross-border cooperation against this highly contagious animal disease, which continues to threaten livestock, rural livelihoods and agricultural trade in Southern Africa. The agreement was […]
