Bird Flu Outbreak in Ivory Coast
As a new outbreak of avian influenza strikes a farm in Ivory Coast, the flutter of wings is being replaced by the silence of quarantine
Nigeria Calls for Stronger West African Action on Transboundary Animal Diseases
Transboundary animal diseases (TADs) continue to threaten livestock productivity, food security, and rural livelihoods across West Africa. Recognizing the urgency, Nigeria has renewed its call for stronger regional cooperation to combat TADs, with a focus on Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR), which continues to threaten livestock productivity and rural livelihoods across West Africa. The appeal […]
Recommendations for the surveillance of influenza A(H5N1) in cattle
Synopsis (résumé court) As influenza A(H5N1) of clade 2.3.4.4b continues to spread from wild birds to poultry and to both terrestrial and marine mammals, the recent cases in cattle highlight the critical importance of being prepared for and responding rapidly to spillover events and of planning for early detection and response at the country level, […]