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The Regional Program for the Control of Transboundary Animal Diseases in Africa (TADS Program) represents a coordinated, multi-partner initiative to safeguard animal health, protect livelihoods, and support safe trade in live animals and animal products across African and Arab regions. Jointly implemented by AU-IBAR, the Arab Organization for Agricultural Development (AOAD), and the Arab Bank […]
Closing Date : 27 Dec 2024 Introduction and Context The African Union Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR), a specialized technical office of the Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy, and Sustainable Environment (DARBE) of the African Union Commission, is mandated to support and coordinate the utilization of livestock, fisheries, aquaculture and wildlife as […]
Positioning and reporting Under the authority of the Deputy Director General, International Standards and Science and the direct supervision of the Head of the Status Department, and in close cooperation with other officers in the Department. Job purpose The Disease Status Officer contributes to a transparent and secured animal health situation in WOAH Members countries. […]
Abstract Poultry diseases pose major constraints on smallholder production in Africa, causing high flock mortality and economic hardship. Infectious diseases, especially viral diseases like Newcastle disease and highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) and bacterial diseases, especially colibacillosis and salmonellosis, are responsible for most chicken losses, with downstream effects on human nutrition and health. Beyond production […]
