Promoting animal welfare through proper animal nutrition

Animal welfare includes the combination of both physical and mental well-being. A properly balanced diet and water supplied in adequate amounts avoid physical and psychological suffering from hunger and thirst; furthermore correct nutrition is crucial for optimal performance and to sustain optimal fitness [read more...]

Implementation of the Global Plan of Action for Animal Genetic Resources: thirteen projects selected for funding

The world’s animal genetic resources are critical to food security and sustainable livelihoods, but many face the threat of extinction. The Global Plan of Action for Animal Genetic Resources, adopted in 2007, aims to protect the wealth and diversity of these resources and to promote their sustainable use and development. [read more...]

FROM THE FIELD
Linking Community Animal Health Workers FAO’s Emergency and Rehabilitation Coordination Unit has started to establish a network of Community Animal Health Workers (CAHWs - pronounced ‘cows’) across Sudan. [...]	Asia Dairy Network - Asian Milk for Health and Prosperity “Asia Dairy Network is an idea whose time has come” was the sentiment echoed by the participant of a dairy workshop held in Chiang Mai, Thailand in 2010.[...]
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