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An orientation workshop on the WOAH International Standards took place on 14 May 2024 with the objective of enhancing African Union Member State countries in the participation in the development and refinement of crucial international standards for the livestock sector in the region. The workshop took place at the AU-IBAR premises and was facilitated by […]
The effect of growth-promoting antibiotics usage in animal husbandry and the potential alternatives for livestock in disease prevention and growth promotion.Low, Chuen Xian, et al. “Unveiling the impact of antibiotics and alternative methods for animal husbandry: A review.” Antibiotics 10.5 (2021): 578. Progress towards optimal antimicrobial use shows signs of slowing down in the animal health sector, […]
22 February 2024, 08:30 hours; Rome Overview This update covers avian influenza viruses (AIV) with zoonotic potential occurring worldwide, i.e. H5Nx, H7Nx high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) viruses and H3N8, H5Nx, H6N1, H7Nx, H9N2, H10Nx and H11 low pathogenicity avian influenza (LPAI). Specific information is available for Avian Influenza A(H7N9) virus viruses and Sub-Saharan Africa HPAI in related FAO […]
Biosecurity is key to stop African Swine Fever – Be a Champion Farmer!
