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Food and Agriculture HERDING VACCINES

Multivalent approach for the improvement of inactivated vaccines against small ruminant diseases in Africa (MultiVacc)

Small ruminants such as goats require less labour and land use than cattle, so they are an important source of food and economic security for livestock smallholders in developing countries. However, small ruminants are also susceptible to many diseases.
Published date
Monday, April 9, 2018 - 11:30
Research in Action

Food and Agriculture HERDING VACCINES

Development of 2 multivalent RVF vaccines for improved uptake in cattle and in small ruminants

Rift Valley fever (RVF) is a viral disease of goats, sheep, cattle, and humans.It is endemic in large parts of Africa, with outbreaks occurring in three to five-year cycles.
Published date
Friday, April 6, 2018 - 12:00
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Climate change Food and Agriculture

Using Participatory Testing to Build Capacity for Climate Change Adaptation in Burkina Faso

In Burkina Faso, local cultivation and livestock practices are losing their effectiveness, as temperatures rise and rainfall volumes decrease, exposing farmers to greater vulnerability.
Published date
Friday, April 22, 2016 - 00:00