Community Animal Health Blog

Is Eradicating Livestock Diseases The Best Way Forward?

kisajuma — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 12:14:37 +0000

After the success of eradicating Rinderpest, experts are focusing on Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD). But not all experts agree with making eradication the goal. Experts are aligning their cross-hairs over foot and mouth disease, which affects every continent except Antarctica.

According to George Saperstein, a veterinary medicine Professor at Tufts University, FMD is the . . . → Read More: Is Eradicating Livestock Diseases The Best Way Forward?

CAHNET: A Pragmatic And Action-Oriented Network

Osman Alla — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 07:11:00 +0000

True to our calling, during the recent Nairobi held TOT for CAHNET CBO Partners, a unique opportunity presented itself that helped us put to rest, any doubts as to our capacity to provide instant solutions to our members needs.

The Uganda CBO team comprised, members from Eastern Dairies Cooperative who had . . . → Read More: CAHNET: A Pragmatic And Action-Oriented Network

Source of FMD Infection in Cattle Identified

cahnetadmin — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 11:33:26 +0000

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists have identified the primary site where the virus that causes foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) begins infection in cattle.

This discovery could lead to development of new vaccines to control and potentially eradicate FMD, a highly contagious and sometimes fatal viral disease of cloven-hoofed animals that is considered the most economically . . . → Read More: Source of FMD Infection in Cattle Identified

Do You have Any Information on This Bird?

cahnetadmin — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 12:56:57 +0000

It is only known among the locals as the Guji bird. Much bigger than the normal chicken, the Guji is reared for ornamental reasons in Lamu. Among some of its characteristics are long legs and a turkey-like appearance. Watch the following video and help us identify the bird’s real name and its origins here

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Colombia Tests Forage Crops Against Climate Change

cahnetadmin — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 06:54:17 +0000

Colombia, with 24 million head of cattle, is showcasing two advances towards reducing the 13 percent of climate-changing gas emissions attributed to livestock production around the world.

The key words in this endeavour: brachialactone and Lotus uliginosus.

Brachialactone, a chemical compound discovered in this Andean country on the roots of the African Brachiaria humidicola, gives . . . → Read More: Colombia Tests Forage Crops Against Climate Change

Why is Rift Valley Fever such a menace to livestock in Eastern Africa?

cahnetadmin — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 06:36:22 +0000

Mid-2010 , the Kenya’s Ministry of livestock development placed its veterinary department on high alert over a possible outbreak of a Rift Valley fever epidemic in the North Eastern, Upper Eastern and Rift Valley provinces.

Livestock Minister Mohamed Kuti, while issuing the alert, announced that a massive vaccination campaign was due to begin in the . . . → Read More: Why is Rift Valley Fever such a menace to livestock in Eastern Africa?

Is There a Link Between Cattle Rustling and Trans-boundary Animal Diseases?

Osman Alla — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 07:07:30 +0000

From time immemorial, stakeholders and administrators have only been worried about the economic loss and social poverty brought about by cattle/livestock rustling. However a newer dimension with far-reaching consequencies is emerging, through the capacity of cattle/livestock rustling to spread diseases across borders and territories. What is your view on this “new” monster that is confronting vulnerable . . . → Read More: Is There a Link Between Cattle Rustling and Trans-boundary Animal Diseases?

A New Breed of Cattle Introduced in Kenya

Philomena — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 09:05:07 +0000

Local breeders have introduced a new breed of cattle, fleckveih, which they claim gives higher yields for Kenyan diary and beef farmers than any other cattle breed in the country. The breed was introduced in Kenya by Fleckvieh East Africa Limited with partnership with Brookside Livestock Breeders. Dr. Thomas Grupp, CEO of Bavarian Fleckveih, says . . . → Read More: A New Breed of Cattle Introduced in Kenya

FAO Announces That The World is Finally Rid of Rinderpest

cahnetadmin — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 10:10:14 +0000

The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) says the planet is finally rid of Rinderpest, a devastating livestock disease targeted for eradication in the mid-1990s.

“This is the first animal disease virus that’s been eradicated through a vaccination campaign,” and only the second viral disease, after smallpox, to have been wiped from the earth, says Chris . . . → Read More: FAO Announces That The World is Finally Rid of Rinderpest

A One-of-a-Kind Innovation Share Fair To Be Held In Ethiopia

cahnetadmin — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 06:49:53 +0000

A first of its kind event in Africa, the “AgKnowledge Africa Share Fair,” will bring together 300 innovators and leaders across the continent to share promising methods, tools and approaches that help stimulate and propagate Africa’s agricultural and rural development knowledge. The “Share Fair” will be held on 18-21 October, 2010 at the International Livestock . . . → Read More: A One-of-a-Kind Innovation Share Fair To Be Held In Ethiopia