US EditionAfrica: FAO Calls for Action Amid Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreaks
- The FAO issued an alert on May 6, 2025, about fresh foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks in Europe and the Near East affecting cloven-hoofed animals.
- The outbreaks are caused by the appearance of an unusual SAT1 viral strain recently introduced to Iraq and Bahrain, a serotype not commonly found in these regions of Western Asia and surrounding areas.
- The FMD virus spreads rapidly causing fever, blisters on mouths and feet, lameness, and impacts animal health, food security, and incomes by reducing milk and meat yield.
- Global production losses and vaccination costs reach an estimated $21 billion annually, while Europe faces its worst outbreak since 2001, triggering import bans and persistent cases in Hungary and Slovakia.
- FAO urges all governments to implement biosecurity measures, raise farmer awareness, and maintain vigilance to reduce risks and protect livelihoods, food security, and safe trade.
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Africa: FAO Calls for Action Amid Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreaks
Greater awareness and action are needed as Europe and parts of the Middle East grapple with fresh outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) which can have devastating impacts on both animal health and regional economies, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) warned on Monday.
Foot-and-Mouth Disease: FAO Sounds Alarm as Exotic Strain Threatens Livestock in More Than Six Countries
The recent spread of an exotic FMD strain in Europe and the Near East has sparked urgent calls for enhanced biosecurity measures. FMD carries a massive economic burden, with global direct losses and vaccination costs in endemic regions totaling around USD 21 billion annually.
FAO calls for action amid foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks - Caribbean News Global
ROME – Greater awareness and action are needed as Europe and parts of the Middle East grapple with fresh outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) which can have devastating impacts on both animal health and regional economies, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) warned on Monday. FMD is a highly contagious viral disease affecting cloven-hoofed animals, including cattle, pigs, sheep, goats, and various wild species. Europe is currentl…
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