FAO
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UN agencies push to contain resurgent New World Screwworm across the Americas
The US$1 million five-year research initiative aims to control the return of the New World Screwworm across America.
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H5N1 resurges across West Africa as poultry industry faces renewed disease threat
Since the beginning of 2026, several West African countries have reported new outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1).
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FAO vaccinates over 106,000 livestock in South Sudan
This vaccination campaign shows a growing momentum in African nations as they step up disease control efforts.
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FAO highlights rapid aquaculture growth in Africa
Total availability of aquatic animal foods has increased over time, but rapid population growth keeps per capita availability the world’s lowest.
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Botswana launches national fodder strategy to boost livestock feed security
Officials say the strategy will significantly reshape the country’s feed outlook.
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Uganda launches nationwide FMD vaccination drive targeting 45.5M livestock
This is the first nationwide foot-and-mouth disease vaccination campaign in Uganda.
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FAO develops GPP-TAD Programme to strengthen early warning systems for animal diseases
Avian influenza has killed 633 million+ poultry and threatens a US$48B market; FMD costs US$11.3B annually; and African swine fever has wiped out over 40% of pig herds in parts of Asia.
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Nigeria launches US$350,000 bird flu response programme to protect poultry sector
The programme aims to reduce the risk of outbreaks and strengthen poultry health systems.
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The next feedstock war: Why the feed industry is fighting energy for waste
One waste stream. Three industries. And not enough to go around.
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EU donates 150,000 poultry birds, feed to boost Ghana’s local production
The program is expected to benefit around 15,000 households in the Savannah, Upper East and North East Regions.
