FAO in Cambodia engaged private and public stakeholders from the livestock sector in the development of possible solutions to the intensive use of antimicrobial growth promoters in farms.

WAAW is a global event held annually from 18-24 November. It is aimed at raising awareness of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and its related threats and promoting prudent use of antimicrobials.  Cambodia has celebrated the WAAW for three consecutive years since 2021 to help increase awarenes...

This special edition highlights our journey in the year 2023. With sincere gratitude to our dedicated resource partners and stakeholders, as well as FAO's country teams and headquarters for their unwavering support, we extend our warm wishes for a joyous holiday season.

The meeting marks a significant move in Southeast Asia's collaborative efforts, supported by FAO and the Australian Government, to address transboundary animal and zoonotic diseases and enhance regional coordination.

Highlights in this edition includes first research conference on AMR and antimicrobial use in food animals in Asia and the Pacific; FAO facilitates analyses of INFAAR AMR Surveillance data; and FAO supports Lao farmers to boost cattle trade to China.

Southeast Asia is preparing for a long war against ASF, a highly infectious and lethal disease that reached China in 2018 and has since spread south, threatening both domestic and wild pigs

Highlights from this edition include the development of Asia-Pacific Health Security Framework and the participation in Veterinary epidemiology training for executives.

Highlights from this edition are Outbreak investigation training and Preparation of primary school curriculum for zoonoses awareness in Indonesia, Veterinary epidemiology training and ASF preparedness workshop in Philippines, and FAO's continued support to tackle AMR in Bangladesh

This edition includes reports of CCHF in Afghanistan and India, ASF in Bhutan, India, Mongolia and Russian Federation, lumpy skin disease (LSD) in India, and first known human death from avian influenza A(H3N8).

The animal disease outbreaks and news is a compilation of online news items and information from official and unofficial channels

The animal disease outbreaks and news is a compilation of online news items and information from official and unofficial channels

Highlights from this edition include the closure of the South-South Cooperation Project and the USAID Mission Director field visit to FAO’s intervention areas.

This edition includes reports of African swine fever (ASF) in India, human cases of avian influenza in China, Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) in Afghanistan, lumpy skin disease (LSD) in India, and highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) in Russian Federation.

Indonesia receives FAO appreciation for strengthening animal health and food security, Case control study on dog vaccination concluded in Bangladesh, and Training of trainers of veterinarians for school education programme on rabies in Nepal.

Highlights in this edition includes FAO ECTAD Nepal receiving special mention during the FAO Achievement Award on World Food Day, Regional coordination workshop conducted, and implementation of Joint External Evaluation (JEE) tools in Indonesia.

Highlights from this edition include the development of ASEAN ASF Prevention and Control Strategy for 2023-28 and the discussion on the implementation of different transboundary animal disease projects in the Philippines.

This edition includes reports of Ranavirus in China, lumpy skin disease (LSD) in Nepal and India, Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) in Pakistan and India, highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H9N2) in China, Peste des Petits Ruminants in India, and African swine fever (ASF) in Indonesia and R...

The animal disease outbreaks and news is a compilation of online news items and information from official and unofficial channels

Viet Nam One Health Partnership established a Technical Working Group (TWG) on Wildlife and Pandemic Prevention since 2021 to support the whole governments and society’s efforts to prevent future pandemics by managing the human-animal-ecosystem interface with focus on restricting commercial wi...

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) will co-lead the implementation of 12 projects worth $264 million aimed to boost local and global health security.