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Peste des petits ruminants (ppr) and small ruminant production

Year of publication 2015

Author Felix Njeumi

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Brochure, flyer, fact-sheet

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) PPR is a deadly disease with high impact on livelihoods and food security. It was approved by the 39th FAO conference as the next disease to be eradicated by 2030. The product will raise awareness among stakeholders on the importance of the disease for the vulnerable populations and the needed actions and outcomes from joint collaborative efforts with partner institutions and member countries.

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