Livestock

The highly pathogenic avian influenza brings losses of hundreds of millions of poultry world-wide, with increased spillover into mammals. As a transboundary issue this requires a global, coordinated response, FAO says,…

Livestock

Grazing by large mammalian herbivores influences ecosystem structure and functions through its impacts on vegetation and soil, as well as by the impact it has on insects and spiders. As livestock progressively replace…

Livestock

New FMD vaccine offers hope for East African farmers, boosting dairy productivity and trade by protecting cattle from all major virus strains.

Livestock

Livestock production is more than just producing meat, milk and eggs. It provides many crucial services world-wide, particularly for small-scale and women farmers in the Global South. But these important services are…

Livestock

Livestock production has seen a huge increase over the last three decades, with global demand for meat alone growing by around a third. Our authors outline key trends in livestock production and consumption, finishing…

Livestock

There is an enormous backlash against animal farming. But from the perspective of food security and agroecology, a world without livestock is hardly feasible. Our author maintains that, instead of demonising the sector…

Livestock

Grazing ruminant systems serve as a basis of livelihood for households in large regions world-wide, but have been abandoned in industrialised agriculture. In ecological and climate-related debates, they are viewed as…

Livestock

The world map of pastoralists, prepared for the 2026 International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists, currently has information on over 800 groups of pastoralists worldwide.

Livestock

Against the background of climate change, insurance schemes are also becoming more and more important for livestock keepers. Together with partners in the public, private and non-profit sectors, the International…

Livestock

Camelids are vital to indigenous communities in over 90 countries, forming a crucial part of their economy and cultural identity. Despite this, their value and potential have been underestimated and lack adequate support…