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An orientation workshop on the WOAH International Standards took place on 14 May 2024 with the objective of enhancing African Union Member State countries in the participation in the development and refinement of crucial international standards for the livestock sector in the region. The workshop took place at the AU-IBAR premises and was facilitated by […]
The African Union-Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR), in partnership with the Government of Botswana, has embarked on a journey to formulate a comprehensive National Blue Economy Strategy. This collaborative effort signifies a pivotal moment in advancing sustainable marine and aquatic resource utilization not only in Botswana but across the African continent. Supported by the […]
In a bid to enhance animal health services in African Union (AU) member states, the African Union Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) and the Global Alliance for Livestock Veterinary Medicines (GALVmed) have proposed a comprehensive collaboration. The aim is to further improve the development, governance and distribution of quality veterinary medicines and vaccines. On March […]
Abstract Poultry diseases pose major constraints on smallholder production in Africa, causing high flock mortality and economic hardship. Infectious diseases, especially viral diseases like Newcastle disease and highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) and bacterial diseases, especially colibacillosis and salmonellosis, are responsible for most chicken losses, with downstream effects on human nutrition and health. Beyond production […]
The RAFFS project aims to make a significant contribution to food security and nutrition in Africa by ensuring that Africa’s livestock sector continues to provide a sustainable source of food, livelihoods and income for millions of people. The successful implementation of this project will contribute to the understanding of the impact of crises on feed […]
