Friday, 23 October 2015

U.S. backs FAO efforts to combat global animal disease threats with $87 million

"This shows how important transboundary diseases are for FAO and the UN system, and how much more important they will be in in the future if we want to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. Millions of people rely on livestock for survival, income and nutrition, and their livelihoods must be protected," FAO Director-General José Graziano da Silva...Read more

Abdulsalami, Ogbeh, Otudeko, Adamu for Daily Trust Agric confab

Read more http://www.dailytrust.com.ng/news/agriculture/abdulsalami-ogbeh-otudeko-adamu-for-daily-trust-agric-confab/115980.html

Friday, 9 October 2015

WHO and OIE, in collaboration with FAO and with support of GARC are organizing a Conference on the “Global elimination of dog-mediated human rabies

The Time is Now!”, on 10-11 December 2015 at WHO headquarters in Geneva, that will convene key participants from Ministries of Health and Veterinary Services, national rabies coordinators, veterinary and human health experts , NGOs and the private sector.Read more

Dog vaccination: the key to end dog-transmitted human rabies

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Global drive launched to monitor antimicrobials' use

By Chloe Ryan, 08-Oct-2015
A global database tracking antimicrobials' use for farm animals is being developed by the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) to ensure the long-term efficacy of infectious disease treatments for animals and humans. 

BSE 'Mad Cow' case in Wales, officials confirm

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Wednesday, 9 September 2015

Deadline for Competition: TVET for the 21st Century in Africa The Most Promising Practices on the African Continent

Reminder !!!!!!!The deadline to submit an application - September 10, 2015! ........

Inter-Agency Technical Committee on Non-oil Exports

The Federal Government through the Nigeria Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has inaugurated the Inter-agency Technical Committee on Non-Oil Exports. This committee is expected to develop strategies for addressing  the recurring issue of rejection of Nigerian food items and Agricultural commodities at the International market.

Sunday, 6 September 2015

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Monday, 31 August 2015

Current Vacancies at Africa Development Bank. Read more

http://www.afdb.org/en/careers/current-vacancies/

International Conference on the Politics and Ethics of Infection,Read more

https://www.onehealthcommission.org/index.cfm/37526/71900/international_conference_on_the_politics_and_ethics_of_infection

32nd World Veterinary Congress - Istanbul. Read more

https://www.onehealthcommission.org/index.cfm/37526/71892/32nd_world_veterinary_congress__istanbul

Global Conference on Biological Threat Reduction

The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) hosted the first Global Conference on Biological Threat Reduction in Paris, 30 June – 2 July 2015. Read more

WHO report on Neglected Zoonotic Diseases

The value of intersectoral working, Read more

One Health Commission (OHC) Letter to the White House

The One Health Commsion writes the white house urging the creation of a One Health Commission in the United States and the United Nations. Read more

Sunday, 30 August 2015

European Union Bans Importation Of Nigerian-Made Produce- The way forward !!!!!

What is your take on the recent EU ban of some Nigerian commodities?...Read more

World Bank Group Recruitment Drive for African Nationals

The World Bank Group is launching a recruitment drive aimed at increasing the number of Sub Saharan Africans in its work force, Read more....

Kenya anthrax update: 300 buffaloes dead at Lake Nakuru National Park

In an update on the anthrax update at Lake Nakuru National Park in Kenya from July, Dr Kisa J. Z. Juma Ngeiywa, CVO Director of Veterinary Services with the Ministry of Agriculture in Nairobi reported to the WorldOrganisation for Animal Health that the outbreak is ongoing and the number of animals affected has increased.Read more...

Friday, 28 August 2015

Phd Scholarships

Two PhD scholarships at the Royal Veterinary College, University of London  linked to  ZELS project in West Africa.

Wednesday, 26 August 2015