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21 December
FAO receives certificate of merit from the Minister for substantial contributions to livestock development in Viet Nam FAO Viet Nam Representation
19 December
Thousands of Afghan rice and potato farmers to benefit from improved irrigation and disease prevention systems FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific
18 December
FAO unveils its new hatchery biosecurity training manual FAO Viet Nam Representation
17 December
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in West and Central Africa: stakeholders meet for increased vigilance in the poultry sectorFAO Regional Office for Africa
16 December
Côte d’Ivoire: for a new strategy for the sustainable development of the small ruminants sectorFAO Regional Office for Africa
03 December
FAO Sen Award winner recognized for outstanding contribution to Somali livestock sector Closure of the FAO project to assist China with preparedness against African swine fever
01 December
Google and FAO partner to make remote sensing data more efficient and accessibleFAO emergencies
27 November
Cattle disease puts region’s veterinary experts on alertFAO Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia La République centrafricaine lance la lutte contre la Péripneumonie Contagieuse des Bovidés (PPCB) et la Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR)FAO République centrafricaine (only in french)
26 November
Caribbean Poultry Officials: Good biosecurity practices essential in reducing risk of disease spread of Avian Influenza Viruses to the regionFAO Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean
20 November
Veterinarian of the year: FAO staff member Felix Njeumi has been honoured by the University of Parma as veterinarian of the year Three ECTAD Indonesia collaborators awarded FAO 70th Anniversary Medals Over USD 300 000 to control peste des petits ruminants in LiberiaFAO emergencies
13 November
Rift Valley fever newsletter provides outbreak, forecasting, and project updates on RVF Linking and synchronizing three open access and public global databases for enhanced monitoring of influenza: EMPRES-i, OpenFlu and IRD
12 November
Assessment on implementing the inter-ministerial Circular of coordinated prevention and control of zoonotic diseases FAO Viet Nam Representation
11 November
United against Rabies - FAO and the Global Alliance for rabies Control (GARC) join forces to end rabies FAO Animal Production and Health Division news
05 November
Prevention against avian influenza (highly pathogenic avian influenza)
30 October
MARD and FAO take the first step towards safer use of antibiotics and antimicrobials in livestock in Viet NamFAO Viet Nam Representation
29 October
FAO and its partners are putting an effort together to improve Rift Valley fever (RVF) preparedness in the Maghreb Contagious bovine pleuropneumonia (CBPP) – Fifth consultative group meeting
26 October
Training course on African swine fever (ASF) diagnosis and Laboratory Contingency Plans under the TCP/BYE/3401FAO Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia
22 October
FAO y Asociación Panamericana de Ciencias Veterinarias establecen marco de colaboración (only in Spanish) FAO Chile Representation
21 October
L’Afrique centrale trace sa feuille de route vers l’éradication de la peste des petits ruminants (only in French)FAO Cameroon Representation
20 October
U.S. backs FAO efforts to combat global animal disease threats with $87 million - Ebola, MERS-CoV and H5N1 avian influenza among diseases with human health implications and pandemic potential being targeted in Africa, Middle East and AsiaFAO press release
15 October
Fourth wave of H7N9 avian influenza threatens livelihoods, public health - Countries urged to prepare for expected increase in virus activity A regional meeting to address Anthrax in West Africa
09 October
FAO Animal Health and 'Agronomes et Vétérinaires Sans Frontières (AVSF)': a reinforced partnership for an increased impact of animal health activities in the field Discussion forum on participatory epidemiology Webinars on animal health research agendas
01 October
Webinar on rabies prevention and control tools in China FAO and European Union working together
28 September
FAO convenes meeting on Anthrax in West AfricaFAO Regional Office for Africa WHO, OIE, FAO and GARC call to invest in defeating human rabies transmitted by dogs FAO Animal Production and Health Division News
26 September
One step closer to end rabies in Viet Nam FAO Viet Nam Representation
25 September
FAO ECTAD Marks the Closure of Avian Influenza Prevention and Control Project in Indonesia Release of Risk Communication Guidelines and EMPRES Watch on lumpy skin disease (LSD) in Europe (PDFs)
17 September
LinkTADs Workshops on Laboratory issues Webinar in Chinese on rabies prevention and control in China 6th Annual Regional Animal Health Network meeting for eastern Africa
15 September
Prévention de la Grippe aviaire au Bénin: le Plan Intégré d’Intervention d’Urgence du pays validé grâce à l’appui de la FAO (only in French)FAO Benin Representation
10 September
LinkTADs dissemination event at EPIZONE Second Technical Meeting of the Animal Health Networks in Central Africa
07 September
FAO and government of Uganda launch a smart livestock vaccination campaign targeting over 2 million livestock animalsFAO Regional Office for Africa
04 September
FAO continues its effort in building veterinary services capacity for emergency management Hardy cattle boost Zimbabwe farmers’ incomesFAO In Action section FAO interventions help raise women’s status and up poultry rearing in IndiaFAO In Action section
26 August
Central Africa sets out its roadmap towards the eradication of the ‘Peste des Petits Ruminants’FAO Regional Office for Africa
25 August
Layer-broiler chickens going to small farms hurt by conflict in eastern Ukraine FAO Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia
13 August
FAO and its partners accelerate the process of rinderpest virus destruction and sequestration in Africa FAO’s progress towards Rift Valley Fever (RVF) prevention in Northern Africa LinkTADs first dissemination event in Europe
06 August
FAO boosts capacity of the Ugandan government to fight Foot-and-Mouth disease FAO ECTAD Indonesia: a fun way to exchange messages with farmers at the Indolivestock Expo
04 August
Pakistan Livestock Emergency Guidelines and Standards Training Programme will be an effective tool to handle livestock emergencies FAO Pakistan Representation
20 July
Worries rise over outbreaks of avian flu in West AfricaFAO Press Release
16 July
Strengthening animal health risk assessment capacities in Myanmar Biosafety/biosecurity: national veterinary laboratories assessed in four African countries H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) emergency in West Africa
02 July
Rabies prevention and control tools in Asia
24 June
Bulgaria undertakes animal disease outbreak simulationFAO Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia
23 June
Three major Italian research institutions join forces with FAOFAO press release
19 June
Webinar on rabies prevention and control tools in Asia Lutter contre les maladies animales dans les régions de l’Adamaoua et de l’Est du Cameroun suite à l’afflux massif des réfugiés Centrafricains et de leurs animaux - FAO Cameroun Representation (only in French)
18 June
La FAO Sénégal pour une approche « Une seule santé » au SénégalFAO Senegal Representation (only in French)
15 June
West and Central Africa discussed coordination and synergies to contain Avian InfluenzaFAO Regional Office for Africa
11 June
Implementation of the FAO-OIE Global Foot-and-Mouth Disease Control Strategy - The 6th West Eurasia Regional Roadmap Meeting Mass Antelope Mortality in KazakhstanFAO Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia (photo story) Fight against brucellosis translates into action in GeorgiaFAO In Action story
01 June
FAO organized livestock trainings for field veterinary staff in Quetta, BalochistanFAO Pakistan Representation
25 May
Trainings of Female Farmers on the Control of Animal DiseasesFAO Pakistan Representation
22 May
Prevention and Control of Transboundary Animal Diseases: FAO experts define scope of future work in Asia FAO works with partners and member countries for the effective monitoring and prevention of MERS at the human-animal interface
20 May
Staff from the Wildlife Department, Sindh joins FAO for the control of Trans-boundary Animal DiseasesFAO Pakistan Representation
15 May
FAO facilitates wild animal and disease monitoring in Zimbabwe Expert Panel Meeting to develop socioeconomic Guidelines for Foot and Mouth Disease Progressive Control Project meeting to discuss the status and way forward of Vmerge
12 May
FAO-WHO’s Joint Assessment on the Preparedness of Avian Influenza A (H7N9) in Viet Nam FAO Viet Nam Representation
04 May
Pakistan qualifies for Stage 2 in Progressive Control Pathway of Foot and Mouth DiseaseFAO Pakistan Representation
30 April
Exploring new tools against Rift Valley Fever (RVF) in the Horn of Africa and Middle East
29 April
Somalia registers record exports of 5 million livestock in 2014FAO Press Release
22 April
Stepping up coordination efforts for better understanding MERS at the human-animal interface Regional molecular epidemiology training for eastern Africa animal health service providers
16 April
LinkTADs workshop to develop research projects on the top-8 animal diseases in China
13 April
Workshop on Development of Livestock Policy and Monitoring System in Viet Nam ::: FAO Viet Nam Representation
10 April
Awareness is key to stopping African swine fever in Eastern EuropeFAO Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia
09 April
Avian influenza FAO mission in Benin and Togo Emergency cattle vaccination campaign underway along Syria-Lebanon border - Spread of animal diseases across borders growingFAO Press Release
03 April
FAO attends Agriculture and Animal Resources Fair of Abidjan, SARA 2015FAO Regional Office for Africa FAO supports One Health in BangladeshFAO Bangladesh Representation
02 April
Countries pledge to wipe out sheep and goat plague globally FAO Press Release Grippe aviaire au Benin: Une mission de la FAO pour l’état des lieuxFAO Benin Representation (only in french)
31 March
Targeting total eradication of a devastating livestock diseaseFAO Press release
26 March
FAO Participated in Dawn Agri Expo 2015 FAO Pakistan Representation
24 March
Strengthening control of bovine tuberculosis at the animal–human–ecosystem interface ASFORCE workshop for a better understanding of African swine fever hosted in Rome
17 March
Raising African swine fever awareness in Eastern Europe H5N1, H7N9 and beyond: FAO investigates avian influenza virus diversity, geographical spread and risks at the human-animal interface First Ever Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) Vaccine Quality Assurance Training in Pakistan ::: FAO Pakistan Represenation
06 March
FAO’s support to the HPAI emergency in Egypt
04 March
FAO ofrece cursos de autoaprendizaje sobre plaguicidas, agricultura familiar, riesgo agroclimático y fiebre aftosaFAO Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean ::: only in Spanish
27 February
Support to the improvement of the control of trade-relevant transboundary animal diseases Fortalecimiento del sistema de prevención y control de la Rabia Paralítica Bovina ::: FAO Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean FAO brings Female Veterinarians on Board for ‘Prevention and Control of Foot and Mouth Disease’ in Sindh ProvinceFAO Pakistan Representation
25 February
Fight against brucellosis moves from strategy to action in Georgia FAO Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia Le Tchad et la FAO lancent une couverture sanitaire et alimentaire du bétail FAO Regional Office for Africa ::: only in French
17 February
Webinar on antimicrobial resistance Antimicrobial Resistance ::: FAO new thematic page Peste des Petits Ruminants control and fresh water aqua production projects signed to support the livestock and fisheries sector development FAO Sudan Representation
10 February
FAO provides assistance to West Bank in HPAI H5N1 response A national policy for efficient Veterinary Laboratory services - Kenya as a pilot country Crunching genomes to boost animal health - FAO and SIB Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics team up to develop high tech tools to fight bird flu and other infectious diseasesFAO Press release Peste des petits ruminants ::: FAO new thematic page
09 February
Keeping foot-and-mouth disease under control in the BalkansFAO press release
06 February
Wildlife Farm Census to Ensure Safe and Healthy Wild Animal Products in Viet Nam ::: FAO Viet Nam representation
03 February
Progressive Pathway Towards One Health LeadershipFAO Viet Nam representation
02 February
Coordinating control strategies against African swine fever in Eastern Africa FAO and USAID rolling out next phase of support to countries dealing with avian influenzas and emerging pandemic threats Protecting Mongolia’s livestock and livelihoods from animal diseases: FAO and partners train authorities in latest border inspection techniques
01 February
Small-scale livestock keepers in Syria receive emergency support from FAO ::: FAO Regional Office for Near East abd North Africa
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