Assessing resilience in the livestock sector of what, to what, and for whom?

Assessing resilience in the livestock sector of what, to what, and for whom?

Year of publication 2022

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Synopsis (short abstract) In 2020, GASL initiated a webinar series to provide a virtual space for its technical networks to profile relevant sustainability matters. The webinar ‘Assessing resilience in the livestock sector - of what, to what, and for whom?’ took place in February 2021, and considered multiple factors that support and challenge resilience, with a special focus on ruminants. This webinar was led by the technical network on Closing the Efficiency Gap along with the Resilience Alliance. Two hundred and forty-seven participants from 46 countries around the world joined the webinar and represented a wide diversity of stakeholders. Speakers introduced the concept of resilience from different disciplinary perspectives, including ecological resilience, community resilience and engineering resilience.

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The livestock sector in the Republic of Mauritius is currently facing several significant challenges that could severely impact its sustainability and growth if not addressed promptly. One of the most pressing issues is the lack of effective monitoring of livestock health and productivity, which is crucial for ensuring the sector's viability. The current system for identifying and tracing livestock is outdated, relying on conventional tagging methods that have proven insufficient for maintaining accurate and timely records. This shortage has delayed the Ministry's ability to efficiently allocate resources and provide adequate support to farmers, causing in stagnation within the sector. The existing animal register system has shown its limitations, particularly during the recent outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in Mauritius. The inability to trace and monitor livestock in real-time contributed to the rapid spread of the disease, causing significant economic losses and demoralizing farmers, especially those with limited resources. Moreover, the lack of continuous monitoring has prevented small-scale farmers from accessing new market opportunities, such as those in the tourism industry, exports, and value-added activities, which are currently prioritized by the government.

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