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About AU-IBAR

We provide leadership in the development of animal resources for Africa.

AU-IBAR is a specialized technical office of the African Union Commission (AUC), headed by the Director who reports directly to the AUC through the Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment (ARBE).

Dr. Huyam Ahmed

Dr. Huyam Ahmed

Director and Head of Mission

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Our Work

What We Do

  • animal-health

    Animal Health & Welfare

    Dedicated to safeguarding the well-being of Africa's animal populations.

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  • animal-production

    Animal Production

    Committed to increasing the production, productivity and resilience of livestock production systems.

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  • economic -trade--marketing

    Economic Trade & Marketing

    Dedicated to advancing the economic landscape of Africa's animal trade and markets.

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Latest News and Articles

Fodder Means Business: AU-IBAR Takes Its Livestock Evidence Drive to the Isiolo Fodder Expo

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September
2026

Fodder Means Business: AU-IBAR Takes Its Livestock Evidence Drive to the Isiolo Fodder Expo

The Kenya Feed and Fodder Alliance (KeFFA) brought together fodder producers, traders, livestock keepers,…

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From Planning to Field Impact Shaping the Next Phase of PPR Eradication in Africa

09

September
2026

From Planning to Field Impact Shaping the Next Phase of PPR Eradication in Africa

How can the next phase of PPR eradication turn lessons learned, political commitment and investment into…

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Ministers back Regional Livestock Value Chains at Africa Food Systems Forum 2026

03

September
2026

Ministers back Regional Livestock Value Chains at Africa Food Systems Forum 2026

Kigali, Rwanda- Ministers of livestock and agriculture, along with representatives from eight African…

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Latest Resources

Mobilising Climate Finance for Livestock Transformation in the Global South
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Continental Stocktaking Assessment of Existing Policies and Capacities Promoting Sustainable Livestock Production Systems in Africa Programme
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Catalysing Transformation towards Sustainable Livestock Systems (LiveSys) - Fact Sheet
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Upcoming Events

09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
02 Dec - 03 Dec

5th Project Steering Committee and 5th Project Technical Committee Meetings for Conserving Aquatic Biodiversity in African Blue Economy Project

  • Event Type
    Hybrid
  • Venue
    AU-IBAR
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
19 Nov - 21 Nov

2nd VETEd Africa Congress - Abstract submission is now open

  • Event Type
    Physical
  • Venue
    Rabat, Morocco
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
14 Oct - 16 Oct

2. Official Launch of the Regional Pandemic Fund Project and inception meeting of the regional project Steering Committee

  • Event Type
    Physical
  • Venue
    Nairobi, Kenya
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