Chongqing, China, was the setting of a major event in the fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR): The International Symposium on Pathways to Reduce the Need for Antimicrobials to Support Sustainable Livestock Transformation, more commonly known as RENOFARM. This symposium, which took place on April 25-26, 2024, brought together stakeholders, experts, and politicians from all around […]
Casablanca, Morocco – April 21st to 23rd, 2024 At the forefront of a determined campaign against one of the most devastating diseases affecting small ruminants across Africa, an essential Inter-regional Economic Community Meeting was convened in Casablanca, Morocco, from April 21–23, 2024. This crucial gathering aimed to discuss regional strategies and initiatives for eradicating Peste […]
The effect of growth-promoting antibiotics usage in animal husbandry and the potential alternatives for livestock in disease prevention and growth promotion.Low, Chuen Xian, et al. “Unveiling the impact of antibiotics and alternative methods for animal husbandry: A review.” Antibiotics 10.5 (2021): 578. Progress towards optimal antimicrobial use shows signs of slowing down in the animal health sector, […]
Description Introduction and Context The African Union Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) is a specialized technical office of the Department Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment (DARBE) of the African Union Commission (AUC). The vision of AU-IBAR is: “An Africa in which animal resources contribute significantly to integration, prosperity and peace”. Its […]
From April 16th to 18th, 2024, the 3rd Meeting of the Sustainable Aquaculture Development Working Group of the African Fisheries Reform Mechanism was held, bringing together AU-IBAR and AUDA-NEPAD. The objective was to generate knowledge products and discuss vital recommendations for African fisheries reform and sustainable development. Mrs. Hellen Guebama, speaking on behalf of Dr. […]
