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[cid:image013.jpg@01D0664C.124231A0]Strengthening control of bovine tuberculosis at the animal-human-ecosystem interface
Bovine tuberculosis (due to Mycobacterium bovis) remains of great concern worldwide. Like the human form of tuberculosis, bovine tuberculosis commands increasing attention by the international community because of the dramatic rise in the number of infected herds and the subsequent effect on animal production. Mycobacterium bovis also has a significant impact on public health, causing zoonotic tuberculosis and therefore contributing to the overall incidence of human tuberculosis in affected settings...[Read more<http://www.fao.org/ag/againfo/programmes/en/empres/news_240315.html>]
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[cid:image014.jpg@01D0664C.124231A0]ASFORCE workshop for a better understanding of African swine fever hosted in Rome
African Swine Fever (ASF) poses an increasing threat to Europe and any country with a pig sector. Its progressive spread in Eastern Europe despite increasing prevention and control efforts, together with the worsening situation in Sub-Saharan Africa, has led to increasing concerns by at risk countries and international organizations alike...[Read more<http://www.fao.org/ag/againfo/programmes/en/empres/news_240315b.html>]
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Recent publications/newsletters
[cid:image015.jpg@01D0664C.124231A0]The last hurdles towards Rift Valley fever control - Report on the Ad hoc workshop on the current state of Rift Valley fever vaccine and diagnostics development ::: FAO Animal Production and Heath Report no. 9
In the past decade, tremendous progress has been made in the development of Rift Valley fever (RVF) vaccines, and several next-generation vaccines are currently being evaluated in registration trials. However, due to the sporadic, yet explosive nature of RVF outbreaks, the challenge remains to have these vaccines available at the right time and place. Innovative, appropriate diagnostics will aid in the selection of vaccines and will help to determine when to vaccinate animals...
* Read publication card<http://www.fao.org/publications/card/en/c/0d187a09-6c6f-41a6-bbdc-fd6d8e66b13d/>
* Check the table of contents online<http://www.fao.org/3/a-i4466e.html>
* Download full PDF<http://www.fao.org/3/a-i4466e.pdf>
[cid:image016.jpg@01D0664C.124231A0]The Impact of Natural Hazards and Disasters on Agriculture and Food and Nutrition Security ::: A Call for Action to Build Resilient Livelihoods
The objective of this publication is to present the main findings of the research study on " Natural hazards and resulting disasters: an analysis of damage and losses on agriculture and livelihoods" which aims to provide an overview of disaster impact on the agriculture sector (and sub-sectors) for disasters occurring during the period 2003 to 2013. It is a short booklet and a longer publication will follow. The brochure gives factual evidence about (1) the magnitude of disaster impact on agriculture, livestock, fisheries and forestry, and (2) the longer term impact of disasters on livelihoods and food security over time...
* Read publication card<http://www.fao.org/documents/card/en/c/d17226c2-5f60-4918-8b2a-04c91fad7d5d/>
* Download full PDF<http://www.fao.org/3/a-i4434e.pdf>
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Upcoming events
* Annual Meeting of the Society for Veterinary Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine
25-27 March 2015 (Ghent, Belgium)
Visit conference website<http://svepm2015.be/welcome.html>
* 8th One Health Bangladesh Conference - Transforming the One Health movement in Bangladesh
29-31 March 2015 (Dhaka, Bangladesh)
Download brochure of the conference<http://www.wildlifedisease.org/wda/Portals/0/DocLinks/One%20Health%20conference%20%20with%20Forestry%20logo.pdf>
* China FETPV Training of trainers workshop (joint activity with LinkTADs)
1-3 April 2015 (Qingdao, China )
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Interesting links
* A glass of milk for every child - Asia's dairy farmers aim to boost production, livelihoods and nutrition<http://www.fao.org/asiapacific/news/detail-events/en/c/281449/>
News from the FAO Regional Officer for Asia and the Pacific
* First Ever Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) Vaccine Quality Assurance Training in Pakistan<http://www.fao.org/pakistan/news/detail-events/en/c/280817/>
News from the FAO Pakistan Representation
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