We asked future #veterinarians the one thing that worried them about the future of their profession. 🎥 IVSA GLOBAL

To control and prevent the spread of West Nile fever controlling #mosquito populations is imperative. Horses and people should both be protected from exposure to mosquitoes, especially at dusk and dawn when they are most active. #DecryptingDiseases

Yes, even animal health is faced with fake news. #Misinformation is inaccurate information, usually spread without harmful intent, whereas #disinformation is untruthful or misleading information, deliberately created to cause harm to target governments, organisations or people.

Since the start of 2021, 35 detections of #AvianInfluenza in humans have been reported to WHO, along with five cases in persons exposed to infected animals. Where do we stand now? Read our latest report for detailed information in collaboration with @fao and @who.

Today, we are wondering about the future of #bees. To imagine our role in future animal health & welfare landscapes, we're thinking about complex issues and exploring possible scenarios that would impact WOAH and Veterinary Services. This is #42. #WOAH100

Ensuring the responsible and prudent use of #antimicrobials in fish farming and aquaculture is a major challenge. Over the past 30 years #Norway has successfully applied scientific innovation and implemented key legislation to achieve this objective in salmon production.

🗓HAPPENING TODAY Join the G20 Health Working Group 4th Meeting side event on #AntimicrobialResistance and the role of the AMR Multi-Partner Trust Fund in driving global action and be part of the conversation! 🔗Register: bit.ly/4dSNJqn

In this photo, sheep feed on an autumn vineyard as the sun sets in Spain. Grazing helps improve farmland and contributes to livestock welfare. This image is part of a series of images we've collected in celebration of a 100 years of our work. #WOAH100

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For the second time, the United Nations General Assembly will convene a High-Level Meeting on #Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) during its 79th session. The theme of the meeting is “Investing in the present and securing our future together: Accelerating multi-sectoral global,

#SavetheDate | Food and Agriculture Organization and World Organisation for Animal Health webinar update on the #Pestedespetitsruminants(PPR) situation in Europe. 🗓4 September ⏲️9:30 CEST Learn how Member Countries of Europe and relevant reference labs are responding to recent PPR outbreaks. Register 📝bit.ly/3MvkoGR

The highlights from our latest African swine fever (ASF) report for 15 July - 4 August, 2024: - No new outbreak was reported by the Americas, Africa, or Oceania. - 60 new outbreaks in domestic pigs and 98 in wild boar, in Asia and Europe. - The situation in Bhutan is

In episode 3, we shine the light on a foot and mouth disease (FMD) outbreak in 2001 that took a terrible toll on the #UK. UK's 2001 FMD outbreak, devastating in its impact, is proof that dealing with disease outbreaks requires a whole-of-government response. Since the outbreak,

Women make up the majority of those caring for animals. The revenue they generate from rearing of animals often contributes to nutrition & child education. When PPR strikes, women & their offspring are impacted. Eliminating PPR can empower women and give children better futures.

The latest from the #AvianInfluenza situation report for 13/07 - 23/08: - 13 outbreaks in poultry and 52 in non-poultry birds and mammals, in 12 countries in the the Americas, Asia and Europe. - More than 1.6 million poultry birds died or were culled, mostly in the Americas. -

Today, we're travelling back to when exotic beetles became trendy pets in Japan. #Japan imports many insects for industrial and companion animal purposes. The international transport of insects, however, carries the risk that introduced species may threaten local #ecosystems.

Bacteria and other germs continue to get stronger, making antibiotics less effective. Without action, simple infections could become dangerous for both humans and animals. That’s why it’s so important to use #antibiotics responsibly and protect these precious medicines. #AMR