livestock diseases
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ECOWAS adopts regional strategies to combat livestock diseases
The 2026-2031 plans target foot-and-mouth disease, avian influenza and donkey health, with a focus on stronger cross-border surveillance and coordinated responses.
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Nigeria launches three-week livestock vaccination campaign
The campaign targets three major livestock diseases, with teams set to cover all local government areas and local council development areas across the state.
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Ethiopia prepares FMD vaccine trial to strengthen disease control
The January 2027 trial will generate evidence on vaccine performance under Ethiopian conditions, supporting future vaccination strategies and livestock productivity.
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UK bluetongue cases surpass previous three seasons combined
The record outbreak is increasing pressure on farmers to monitor livestock and secure vaccines against the disease.
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Rabies prevention needs stronger One Health action across Africa
On average, the data recorded 162 rabies cases and 84 deaths in dogs each year, compared with 53 cases and six deaths in humans.
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Africa seeks US$2.26B to eradicate sheep and goat disease
The campaign would fund vaccination, surveillance and veterinary services to protect sheep and goats and strengthen rural livelihoods across Africa.
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Nigeria calls for emergency response to African swine fever outbreak
Nigeria is calling for an emergency response to contain the latest African swine fever outbreak in Ogun State.
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South Africa’s pork industry strengthens disease control and traceability
The platform introduced dedicated FMD vaccine record-keeping functionality in May to create a centralised and auditable record of vaccination activities.
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Kenya reports 1,470 pig deaths as African swine fever outbreaks continue
Kenya has no effective ASF treatment or commercially available vaccine, making early detection, movement controls and farm biosecurity critical.
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Kenya unveils US$16.3M livestock plan ahead of El Niño
The government will allocate KSh1.5 billion (US$11.6 million) for vaccines, veterinary medicines, lab supplies, mobile clinics and emergency response equipment.
