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Book (series)Technical reportExpert consultation on the sustainable management of parasites in livestock challenged by the global emergence of resistance
Part 2: African animal trypanosomosis and drug resistance: a challenge to progressive, sustainable disease control
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No results found.African animal trypanosomosis is a vector-borne disease transmitted by tsetse flies and other vectors in 37 African countries. Affecting livestock health and welfare, the disease imposes a heavy burden on communities that rely on domestic animals for their livelihoods. In most endemic areas, trypanosomosis control relies heavily on trypanocidal drugs, which are often the only tool farmers possess to manage the problem. Unfortunately, the few veterinary medicines to treat or prevent the disease are old and outdated, and their efficacy is challenged by the emergence and spread of resistant trypanosome strains. FAO convened experts to discuss how to control African animal trypanosomosis progressively and sustainably in the face of drug resistance. FAO organized the meeting in the framework of an Expert Consultation on the sustainable management of parasites in livestock challenged by the global emergence of resistance. The experts of animal trypanosomosis warned that over 17 countries in Africa have reported treatment failure possibly resulting from trypanocidal drug resistance, which hampers disease control and negatively affects food security and livelihoods. Several factors contribute to the emergence and spread of trypanocidal drug resistance, including drug overuse and misuse, the circulation of fake or substandard products and weak controls along the supply chains. The meeting recommended that national authorities should promote the quality control of trypanocides, raise awareness of rational drug use and strengthen data collection and surveillance. FAO and the other organizations of the Tripartite should develop and disseminate guidelines and best practices, provide a platform for technical and scientific discussions, and they should support advocacy, awareness and resource mobilization at the international level. Academic institutions should improve our understanding of the mechanisms and drivers of resistance and develop more effective tools to monitor and curb the spread of the problem. -
Book (series)GuidelineGuidelines for sustainable tick control and acaricide resistance management in livestock 2025These guidelines offer a comprehensive resource for managing tick control and tackling acaricide resistance in livestock. They emphasize the growing problem of acaricide resistance, which has been observed in various regions. The document provides in-depth information on tick biology, available synthetic chemical controls, and the underlying mechanisms of acaricide resistance. It stresses the importance of continuously monitoring tick populations and resistance levels to inform more effective control strategies. To address this resistance, the guidelines recommend Integrated Tick Management (ITM), a holistic approach that integrates chemical treatments with non-chemical methods. This strategy aims to reduce acaricide use, helping to slow resistance development and minimize potential environmental and public health risks. Additionally, the guidelines highlight the necessity of strong regulatory frameworks to ensure the quality, safety and effectiveness of tick control products. In conclusion, these guidelines deliver a thorough overview of the challenges and strategies related to tick control and acaricide resistance, advocating for sustainable practices and ongoing research to improve livestock health and productivity while reducing the risks posed by tick infestations and the diseases they transmit.
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No Thumbnail AvailableBook (stand-alone)Technical studyTicks and tick-borne diseases: selected articles from the World Animal Review 1983
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Book (series)GuidelineGuidelines for sustainable tick control and acaricide resistance management in livestock 2025These guidelines offer a comprehensive resource for managing tick control and tackling acaricide resistance in livestock. They emphasize the growing problem of acaricide resistance, which has been observed in various regions. The document provides in-depth information on tick biology, available synthetic chemical controls, and the underlying mechanisms of acaricide resistance. It stresses the importance of continuously monitoring tick populations and resistance levels to inform more effective control strategies. To address this resistance, the guidelines recommend Integrated Tick Management (ITM), a holistic approach that integrates chemical treatments with non-chemical methods. This strategy aims to reduce acaricide use, helping to slow resistance development and minimize potential environmental and public health risks. Additionally, the guidelines highlight the necessity of strong regulatory frameworks to ensure the quality, safety and effectiveness of tick control products. In conclusion, these guidelines deliver a thorough overview of the challenges and strategies related to tick control and acaricide resistance, advocating for sustainable practices and ongoing research to improve livestock health and productivity while reducing the risks posed by tick infestations and the diseases they transmit.
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MeetingMeeting documentEvaluation of the effect of lunar cycle, monsoon and spatial differences on billfishes 2013
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No results found.Information on the abundance of resources in time and space is a prerequisite for the success of any fishing operation. Billfishes form a major constituent of Tu longline fishery around Andaman & Nicobar Islands. The present study is an attempt to evaluate the effect of the lur cycle and monsoon on the catch rate of billfishes. The study is based on tu longline survey carried out by M.V. Blue Marlin, survey vessel attached to the Fishery Survey of India, Port Blair around A&N Islands. Catch rate s recorded at different latitudes showed that billfishes are more abundant in upper latitude of the region. The results of the present study indicated that there is a significant effect of the lur cycle on the catch rate of billfishes occurring in the Andaman and Nicobar waters. However, it has been observed that the monsoon effect has no significance on the catch rates. Downward trend of year wise catch rate noticed during the study period warrant strict magement measures. The effect of monsoon and the lur cycle on Billfishes caught by tu longline and the likely reason for that were elucidated in the text. -
Brochure, flyer, fact-sheetBrochureGlobal Forest Resources Assessment 2020
Key findings
2020This publication contains the main findings of the Global Forest Resources Assessment 2020 (FRA 2020). The data in FRA 2020 have been obtained through a transparent, traceable, reporting process and a well- established network of officially nominated national correspondents. The information provided by FRA presents a comprehensive picture of the world's forests and the ways the resource is changing. Such a clear global picture supports the development of sound policies, practices and investements affecting forests and forestry. -
Book (series)GuidelineGuidelines for sustainable tick control and acaricide resistance management in livestock 2025These guidelines offer a comprehensive resource for managing tick control and tackling acaricide resistance in livestock. They emphasize the growing problem of acaricide resistance, which has been observed in various regions. The document provides in-depth information on tick biology, available synthetic chemical controls, and the underlying mechanisms of acaricide resistance. It stresses the importance of continuously monitoring tick populations and resistance levels to inform more effective control strategies. To address this resistance, the guidelines recommend Integrated Tick Management (ITM), a holistic approach that integrates chemical treatments with non-chemical methods. This strategy aims to reduce acaricide use, helping to slow resistance development and minimize potential environmental and public health risks. Additionally, the guidelines highlight the necessity of strong regulatory frameworks to ensure the quality, safety and effectiveness of tick control products. In conclusion, these guidelines deliver a thorough overview of the challenges and strategies related to tick control and acaricide resistance, advocating for sustainable practices and ongoing research to improve livestock health and productivity while reducing the risks posed by tick infestations and the diseases they transmit.
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MeetingMeeting documentEvaluation of the effect of lunar cycle, monsoon and spatial differences on billfishes 2013
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No results found.Information on the abundance of resources in time and space is a prerequisite for the success of any fishing operation. Billfishes form a major constituent of Tu longline fishery around Andaman & Nicobar Islands. The present study is an attempt to evaluate the effect of the lur cycle and monsoon on the catch rate of billfishes. The study is based on tu longline survey carried out by M.V. Blue Marlin, survey vessel attached to the Fishery Survey of India, Port Blair around A&N Islands. Catch rate s recorded at different latitudes showed that billfishes are more abundant in upper latitude of the region. The results of the present study indicated that there is a significant effect of the lur cycle on the catch rate of billfishes occurring in the Andaman and Nicobar waters. However, it has been observed that the monsoon effect has no significance on the catch rates. Downward trend of year wise catch rate noticed during the study period warrant strict magement measures. The effect of monsoon and the lur cycle on Billfishes caught by tu longline and the likely reason for that were elucidated in the text. -
Brochure, flyer, fact-sheetBrochureGlobal Forest Resources Assessment 2020
Key findings
2020This publication contains the main findings of the Global Forest Resources Assessment 2020 (FRA 2020). The data in FRA 2020 have been obtained through a transparent, traceable, reporting process and a well- established network of officially nominated national correspondents. The information provided by FRA presents a comprehensive picture of the world's forests and the ways the resource is changing. Such a clear global picture supports the development of sound policies, practices and investements affecting forests and forestry.