The TAFS conference in Abu Dhabi brings together experts from more than 20 countries to strengthen animal health, FMD control and food security

The control of animal diseases, especially transboundary animal diseases (TAD's), requires cooperation and alignment between all countries in the region.    The control of animal diseases, especially transboundary animal diseases (TAD's), requires cooperation and alignment between all countries in the region.    Livestock production is one of the most important sources of food security and income in the MENA region and contributes to the livelihoods of millions of people. However, "the...

The control of animal diseases, especially transboundary animal diseases (TAD's), requires cooperation and alignment between all countries in the region.   

Livestock production is one of the most important sources of food security and income in the MENA region and contributes to the livelihoods of millions of people.

However, "the challenges of controlling transboundary animal diseases such as foot-and-mouth disease, peste des petits ruminants, sheep and goat pox, lumpy skin disease and Rift Valley fever threatening animal health, causing significant economic losses and is affecting trade of animals and animal products," stated TAFS Forum executive director Patrik Buholzer.

He said the conference will address issues such as appropriate disease control measures, including vaccination and quality diagnostics, as well as the development of appropriate surveillance strategies to improve animal health, which will result in higher productivity and more sustainable and safer livestock production systems.

The TAFS international forum has a long history of providing a platform for discussing challenging issues in the field of animal diseases and food safety and facilitating exchange between stakeholders.

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