China’s first detection of the SAT1 serotype of foot-and-mouth disease is a strong reminder that animal health surveillance must be able to detect new risks early, adapt vaccination strategies and protect farmers before outbreaks spread. For livestock farmers, foot-and-mouth disease is never just a veterinary alert. When an outbreak occurs, the impact can be immediate: […]
Covert Mortality Nodavirus (CMNV) an emerging infectious diseases
Recently, goats have emerged as more than just hardy ruminants; they are now perceived by veterinary professionals and agricultural stakeholders as a profound symbol of transformation within the African livestock sector. This evolution begins at the grassroots level with personal stories of resilience, such as that of Sibonelo Mntambo in Vaalkop, South Africa. What started […]
Foreign dominance and resource depletion Guinea-Bissau’s maritime territory, once one of the most productive in West Africa, is currently facing a critical threat from the intensive operations of foreign factory ships, particularly those from China. This crisis is rooted in controversial fishing agreements and a lack of effective surveillance, which allow massive industrial vessels to […]
