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Developing biosecurity checklists to facilitate the progressive adoption of good practices among pig farmers in the United Republic of Tanzania

Synopsis (résumé court)This document outlines a checklist on biosecurity for small and medium-scale pig farms in Sumbawanga, Tanzania. It has been developed, tested and validated in a participatory manner with farmers, extension officers and subject matter experts. While part 1 of this document includes the checklist itself, part 2 describes how the checklist has been […]

FAO alert on African swine fever – high risk of spread due to lunar new year holidays season

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 […]

FAO tools to promote sustainable livestock transformation by reducing the need for antimicrobials on farms

Synopsis (résumé court) This brochure is part of a series called “FAO’s Work on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)”. It aims to provide relevant stakeholders across the One Health spectrum with the necessary tools to promote sustainable livestock transformation while reducing the need for antimicrobials on farms. Antimicrobial resistance is a complex and serious threat to public […]

The Progressive Management Pathway for Aquaculture Biosecurity

The PMP/AB refers to a pathway aimed at enhancing aquaculture biosecurity by building on existing frameworks, capacity and appropriate tools using risk-based approaches and public-private sector partnerships. It is expected to result in sustainable (i) reduction in burden of diseases; (ii) improvement of aquatic health and welfare at farm, national and regional levels; (iii) minimization […]