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As Eid El-Adha approaches, Egypt has placed its agriculture and veterinary services on high alert to protect livestock health, ensure the safety of sacrificial animals and maintain food supply during one of the country’s most important religious and social periods. Egypt’s Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation has announced a state of maximum readiness across […]
As animal health risks continue to threaten livestock production, Egypt is stepping up its national vaccination campaign against two major diseases: foot-and-mouth disease and Rift Valley fever. The campaign combines vaccination, animal identification, farmer awareness and veterinary surveillance. In Egypt, veterinary teams are continuing their field work to protect the national livestock population. The Ministry […]
Job Title: Animal Health SpecialistJob Posting Date: 15 May 2026Closing Date: 30 May 2026Duty Station: Gaborone, BotswanaDuration: Up to 11 months, renewableContract Type: ConsultantOrganization: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United NationsOrganizational Unit: FAO Subregional Office for Southern Africa The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations is recruiting an Animal Health Specialist based […]
Gaborone, 22 May 2026 – South Africa and Botswana are moving to accelerate the regional response to foot-and-mouth disease. The two countries have adopted a 2026–2028 Action Plan aimed at strengthening cross-border cooperation against this highly contagious animal disease, which continues to threaten livestock, rural livelihoods and agricultural trade in Southern Africa. The agreement was […]
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: […]
