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Call for Abstracts: 2nd VETEd Africa Congress Venue : Rabat, Morocco Event Date : 19 Nov 2026 09:00AM – 21 Nov 2026 05:00PM Event Type : Physical The future of veterinary education is being shaped by innovation, digital transformation and Artificial Intelligence. The 2nd VETEd Africa Congress, taking place from 19–21 November 2026 at IAV Hassan II, Rabat, Morocco, […]
Context The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH – founded as OIE) is a leading intergovernmental organisation representing 183 Members worldwide. Through its activities, WOAH makes a decisive contribution to improving animal health, protecting animal welfare and strengthening Veterinary Services. The Organisation provides transparent information on world’s animal health situation, and promotes international standards, particularly […]
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: […]
