Animal Health & Welfare
Our work aimed at protecting the health and welfare of Africa's animal populations is anchored by the Animal Health Unit.
Our team leads important projects changing animal health all throughout the continent, therefore advancing several efforts. Our successes has included the effective elimination of rinderpest, a monumental feat that has changed the scenery of animal health in Africa.
Apart from this turning point, we concentrate on the control and management of other endemic diseases widespread throughout the region. Our aim is to reduce the effects of these diseases by means of proactive policies and calculated treatments, therefore conserving the health and vitality of Africa's varied animal species.
Our unit gives increasing epidemiological and diagnostic skills top priority since this will enable us to react more forcefully to new health issues. Controlling diseases like HPAI (Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza) and SPINAP (Small Ruminant Plague in Northern Africa and the Near East) has been greatly aided by this focus on strong capabilities. Driven by innovative projects, we at the Animal Health Unit work for the ongoing welfare of Africa's animals.
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04 Aug - 08 Aug
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26 Jun - 27 Jun
Controlling Animal Diseases
AU-IBAR stands as a vital ally in the ongoing battle against a myriad of animal diseases that pose significant threats to both animal welfare and human livelihoods across the African continent. Through strategic initiatives and collaborative efforts, AU-IBAR has over the years actively engaged in controlling and mitigating the impact of various diseases that afflict livestock, fisheries, wildlife, and bees.
| African Swine Fever Control | Transboundary Animal Diseases |
| Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) Control and Eradication | Trypanosomiasis (including Nagana and Sleeping Sickness) |
| Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) | Rinderpest |
| Rabies |
Strategic Partnerships
AU-IBAR collaborates with leading organizations to support the implementation of the Animal Welfare Strategy for Africa:
World Animal Protection (WAP)
International Coalition for Working Equines (ICWE)
The Donkey Sanctuary
World Horse Welfare
Society for the Protection of Animals Abroad (SPANA)
WOAH
FAO
ILRI
African Platform for Animal Welfare (APAW)
These partnerships drive resource mobilization, technical harmonization, and knowledge exchange at regional and national levels.
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