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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 […]
Peste des petits ruminants (PPR) poses a major threat to food security and livelihoods in around 70 countries. Up to 90 percent of herds are infected, and mortality rates can reach 70 percent. Effective and affordable vaccines that provide lifelong immunity make eradication achievable through targeted vaccination and improved surveillance.The Global Eradication Programme for PPR […]
Peste des petits ruminants (PPR) is a highly contagious viral disease of both domestic and wild small ruminants with a mortality and morbidity of up to 90 percent. Peste des petits ruminants has a significant annual economic impact ranging from USD 1.4 billion to USD 1.2 billion. PPR originated from Africa and has since spread […]
The risk of introduction and spread of African swine fever (ASF) into countries free from the disease is elevated due to intensified travel around the Lunar New Year (29 January 2025).In light of the elevated risk, FAO is calling on all Chief Veterinary Officers to increase ASF prevention and preparedness activities to reduce the likelihood […]
Previous and ongoing rains in Western Africa are creating favorable habitat conditions for the Rift Valley fever (RVF) vector amplification, resulting in persistent suitable hotspots for the RVF occurrence in the Sahel belt across Niger, Mali, Senegal, Mauritania, Chad, Burkina Faso, Gambia, and northern Nigeria. For these reasons, FAO is advising countries to raise awareness […]
