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Book (stand-alone)Technical studyThe global foot and mouth disease control strategy
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No results found.Diseases are among the most significant limiting factors for livestock production. Their impact can vary from reduced productivity and restricted market access to the elimination of entire flocks or herds, with the resultant loss of biodiversity and valuable genetic resources.Foot and mouth disease (FMD) is an eminent transboundary animal disease (TAD), severely affecting the production of livestock and disrupting regional and international trade in animals and animal products. In develo ping countries the adverse effects of FMD are often underestimated. The disease undermines food security and economic development, both at the level of village smallholders and the more organised production chains supplying urban and export markets. In some regions, in particular is southern Africa, the impact of FMD control measures on wildlife conservation has become an important consideration... -
DocumentFactsheetStrengthening control of foot-and-mouth disease in Mozambique - TCP/MOZ/3501 2017Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) is prevalent in Mozambique and livestock farmers who entirely rely on the well-being and marketability of their animals need to be protected from severe economic losses caused by movement restrictions related to the disease. The project aimed to contribute to the development of capacities to better tackle the progressive control and eradication of FMD and help improve the animal health situation in the country.
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DocumentOther documentConstitution of the European Commission for the Control of Foot-and-Mouth Disease 2015
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Book (series)Technical reportReport of the Technical Consultation to Draft a Legally-binding Instrument on Port State Measures to Prevent, Deter and Eliminate Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing. Rome, 23–27 June 2008, 26–30 January 2009, 4–8 May 2009 and 24–28 August 2009 2009This document contains the report of the Technical Consultation to draft a legally-binding instrument on port State measures to prevent, deter and eliminate illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing. The Consultation was held in four sessions at FAO headquarters, Rome, from 23–27 June 2008, 26–30 January 2009, 4–8 May 2009 and 24–28 August 2009. The Consulation was convened by the Director General of the Food and Agriculture of the United Nations upon the recommendation of the twentyse venth session of the FAO Committee on Fisheries. The Technical Consultation finalized the draft Agreement on Port State Measures to Prevent, Deter and Eliminate Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing on 28 August 2009. The Consultation was funded by the Governments of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway and United States of America.
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DocumentMagazineGRID Magazine Issue 27
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IPTRID is an international multi-donor trust fund programme of FAO, co-managed with its partner institutions. The programme is implemented by the IPTRID Secretariat, hosted in the Land and Water Development Division of FAO and drawing on a worldwide network of leading centres of excellence in the field of irrigation, drainage and water resources management. -
MeetingMeeting document26th Session of the Committee on Forestry meeting. Provisional List of Participants - FO:COFO/2022/INF/4
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