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Photo: ©FAO/Hoang Dinh Nam
Culprit behind massive shrimp die-offs in Asia unmasked

Bacterium responsible for Early Mortality Syndrome of Shrimp – Crucial first step in finding effective ways to combat the disease

03-05-2013
Photo: U.S. Department of Agriculture (http://www.aphis.usda.gov/newsroom/hot_issues/trade/)
The tricky task of protecting plants in a globalized age

International Plant Protection Convention wraps up annual meeting – two phytosanitary standards revised and updated

12-04-2013
Photo: ©Bugwood.org/M. Bohne
New e-learning course for safer trade in forest commodities

Highlights key role of pest prevention and phytosanitary measures for international trade in forest products

08-04-2013
Photo: ©FAO/Simon Maina
Netting flies and mosquitoes protects livestock, boosts milk yields

Insecticide-treated nets control pests in animal shelters, reduce mosquitoes in homes

27-03-2013
Photo: ©FAO/Thomas Hug
Cell phones revolutionizing Kenya’s livestock sector

Mobile phones send first alerts for livestock diseases, and Web access by cell phone means endless innovations are improving Kenya’s livestock industry by leaps and bounds

01-03-2013
Photo: ©FAO/Saheed Khan
FAO urges stronger measures on global health threats

World risks new bird flu surge if countries drop their guard

29-01-2013
Photo courtesy of UNEP
New partnership aims to reduce emissions of methyl bromide for quarantine use

Ozone-damaging gas still relied on to stop deadly pests – New MOU will promote use of alternatives, best practices

14-11-2012
Photo: ©FAO/Keith Cressman
New locust alert for northwest Africa

FAO warns of impending threat

23-10-2012
Photo: ©Merlin D. Tuttle, Bat Conservation International
Lifting the veil of mystery surrounding bats

FAO “bat manual” aims to reduce disease risk, highlight benefits

24-08-2012
Photo: ©FAO/Jon Spaull
Pig disease outbreak in Ukraine a major warning sign

Rapid spread of African swine fever due to human activities, including “swill feeding”

21-08-2012

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