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Limpopo is heavy with an agonizing uncertainty for small-scale farmers whose herd of cattle are more than commercial assets; they are living bank accounts, dowries for his children, and the culmination of a lifetime of labor. As Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) looms over the province, each stray cough or limp from a heifer sends a jolt […]
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 […]
Mozambican authorities confirmed an outbreak of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) on October 28 in the Moamba district of Maputo Province. This immediately prompted movement restrictions on cattle, goats, sheep, and pigs highlighting the virus’s devastating potential. This is far more than a local veterinary issue; FMD is a highly contagious Transboundary Animal Disease (TAD) that acts […]
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 […]
Re-Advertisement : Closing Date : Monday, 21 August, 2023 Background The African Union Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) is a specialized technical office of the Department of Rural Economy and Agriculture (DREA) of the African Union Commission (AUC). AU-IBAR is mandated to support and coordinate the sustainable development and utilization of animal resources (livestock, […]
