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ArticleInforming resilience building: FAO’s Surveillance Evaluation Tool (SET) Biothreat Detection Module will help assess national capacities to detect agro-terrorism and agro-crime 2021
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No results found.Attacks using animal pathogens can have devastating socioeconomic, public health, and national security consequences. The livestock sector has some inherent vulnerabilities which put it at risk to the deliberate or accidental spread of disease. The growing concern of countries about the risks of agro-terrorism and agro-crime has led to efforts to prepare against potential attacks. One recent international effort is the launch of a joint OIE, FAO, and INTERPOL project in 2019 to build resilience against agro-terrorism and agro-crime targeting animal health with the financial support of the Weapons Threat Reduction Programme of Global Affairs Canada. Given the importance of strong animal health surveillance systems for the early and effective response to agro-terrorism and agro-crime, the project will use the FAO Surveillance Evaluation Tool (SET) and its new Biothreat Detection Module to evaluate beneficiary countries’ capacities to detect criminal or terrorist animal health events. This paper presents the development of the new SET Biothreat Detection Module and how it will be used to evaluate surveillance for agro-terrorism and agro-crime animal disease threats. The module will be piloted in early 2021 and, once finalized, will be used by beneficiary countries of the joint OIE-FAO-INTERPOL project. Results from evaluations using SET and its Biothreat Detection Module are expected to provide a baseline from which countries can build targeted capacity for animal disease surveillance including early detection and investigation of potential terrorist or criminal events involving zoonotic and non-zoonotic animal pathogens. -
DocumentEmpowering communities and smallholder pig farmers to build resilience against African swine fever (ASF) - 12 March 2025, Bangkok, Thailand
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No results found.Empowering Communities and Smallholder Pig Farmers to Build Resilience Against African Swine Fever is a session at VIV Asia 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand. This session addresses the challenges posed by African swine fever. This devastating disease affects domestic and wild pigs while threatening the livelihoods and food security of smallholder pig farmers in Southeast Asia. The publication outlines an innovative approach the Food and Agriculture Organization developed to enhance biosecurity practices through active community participation. The initiative has been implemented in pilot projects across Cambodia, Indonesia, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, the Philippines and Thailand. Participants in the session include animal health professionals, academic experts, local government representatives, and beneficiary farmers who share their field experiences. The session provides a platform to discuss challenges, exchange knowledge, and showcase best practices in building resilience against animal diseases. The presentation emphasizes the importance of preventive measures in animal production systems and the role of community engagement in sustaining effective biosecurity practices. By sharing these experiences, the session aims to promote innovation in animal health management and support sustainable farming practices. This publication contributes to increasing stakeholder awareness and enhancing collaboration among diverse partners committed to safeguarding agricultural livelihoods and ensuring regional food security. -
Brochure, flyer, fact-sheetLivestock refuge mounds to build resilience against natural hazards in Bolivia 2016
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In Bolivia, seasonal flooding is common in the lowland and low slope (1 percent) department of Beni, where some of the most important rivers converge. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) identified the important practice of livestock refuge mounds to prevent disasters in tropical lowland areas. Livestock refuge mounds are used to protect livestock and safeguard agricultural products in times of floods as well as droughts. Currently, livestock refuge mounds are used in 11 highly vulnerable communities of Beni.
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