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No Thumbnail AvailableTechnical studyStrategies for sustainable animal agriculture in developing countries 1993
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No results found.he FAO Expert Consultation on Strategies for Sustainable Animal Agriculture in Developing Countries was held at the FAO Headquarters in Rome, Italy, from 10 to 14 December 1990.Animal agriculture is a complex, multi-component, interactive process that is dependant on land, human resources and capital investment. Throughout the developing world it is practised in many different forms, in different environments and with differing degrees of intensity and biological efficiency. As a result any meaningful discussion of the subject must draw on a broad spectrum of the biological and earth sciences as well as the social, economic and political dimensions that bear so heavily on the advancement of animal agriculture. There is a growing consensus among politicians, planners and scientists alike that livestock production in the third world is not developing as it should, or at a sufficient pace to meet the high quality protein needs of a rapidly expanding human population. The sobering reality is, despite the many development projects implemented over the years by national, bilateral and multinational agencies and often substantial capital investment, there has been little or no change in the efficiency of animal production in the developing world. Livestock numbers have increased substantially in many countries and while the growth in output is welcome, it does not necessarily equate with sustainable productive growth. On the contrary it can, as it has done in the drought prone arid regions, lead to a lowering of productivity and degradation of the rangelands.The purpose of the Expert Consultation was to discuss and formulate specific criteria and questions relating to the planning and implementation of sustainable livestock production programmes in the developing world. There is increasing concern regarding the conservation of the natural resource base and protection of the global environment and FAO attaches highest priority to the sustainable development of plant and animal agriculture. This Expert Consultation is one of a number of initiatives being undertaken by FAO to ensure the sustainability of it's agricultural development programme. The discussion and recommendations arising from this Expert Consultation have been used to help to focus and guide global, regional and national policies and action programmes on the sustainable development of agriculture and have provided an important contribution to the FAO/Government of the Netherlands International Conference on Agriculture and the Environment held in the hague, 15–19 April, 1991. -
Policy briefThe role of animal health in national climate commitments 2022
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No results found.This brief has been produced by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, in collaboration with the Global Dairy Platform (GDP) and the Global Research Alliance on Agricultural Greenhouse Gases (GRA) and with the financial support of the New Zealand Government. The FAO was approached by GDP and GRA to develop guidance following previous research on dairy cattle in order to support policy makers and livestock sector actors in implementing a process that captures the co-benefits of cattle health initiatives in their climate commitments. It provides examples in specific countries in collaboration with the World Bank and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). This brief provides methodological guidance on the quantification of animal health interventions and their impact on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, on the basis that they deliver multiple benefits to individual farmers and society which could outweigh the costs of the intervention, particularly when considering reduced GHG emissions. -
ProceedingsFAO Global Conference on Animal Health Innovation, Reference Centres and Vaccines
23–25 September 2024
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No results found.This volume presents the proceedings of the FAO Global Conference on Animal Health Innovation, Reference Centres and Vaccines, held at FAO headquarters in Rome from 23 to 25 September 2024. The event gathered over 400 participants, including delegates from 66 FAO Members, chief veterinary officers, international organizations, FAO reference centres, vaccine manufacturers, researchers, and young professionals. The goal was to address urgent animal health challenges and shape a path towards sustainable transformation.Organized into nine thematic sessions, the proceedings explore innovations in veterinary vaccinology and diagnostics, the evolving role of reference centres and regional labs, the One Health approach, and strategies to enhance preparedness, surveillance, and collaboration. It includes summaries of high-level plenaries, panel discussions, ministerial sessions, six side events, and a curated exhibition of twelve global success stories in sustainable livestock practices.The publication offers an accessible and comprehensive record of the conference, featuring keynote speeches, country interventions, technical presentations, and expert insights. It serves as a key reference for decision-makers, practitioners, academics, and development partners working to strengthen animal health systems.As both a technical guide and strategic roadmap, the volume underscores FAO’s commitment to global cooperation in animal health. It supports the development of inclusive, resilient, and sustainable livestock systems that advance food security, rural development, and One Health objectives worldwide – aligned with FAO’s vision for better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life.
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