Bouda AHMADI

Consultant | Researcher | Veterinarian | Agricultural Economist. Coordinator of the GF-TADs Global Secretariat. Views are personal & RTs are not endorsement.

[FAO Livestock @FAOLivestock]

🐮 🌍 Emerging foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) serotypes (SAT1 & SAT2) are spreading into new regions.

Ensuring vaccines remain effective & well-matched is critical for control efforts.

Join @FAO & @WOAH to discuss vaccine security.

📅 5 May | 11:00 CEST
🔗https://t.co/dN33ekQEsL

[FAO Livestock @FAOLivestock]

Happy World Veterinary Day!

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Guardians of food and Health.

[Bouda AHMADI @Bouda]

Check out my latest article: A reflection on the potential economic impact of China’s FMD SAT1 outbreak and why it matters https://t.co/WTwVeo4sR4 via @LinkedIn

[FAO Livestock @FAOLivestock]

📌 #SaveTheDate | Current global situation and emerging risks for foot-and-mouth (#FMD) disease

📅 20 April
🕘 9:00 CEST

Join the upcoming #GFTADs webinar to explore epidemiological trends, risk pathways, early detection strategies and more.

🔗Register: https://t.co/u9rEJEoQ1A

[FAO Livestock @FAOLivestock]

📍 @FAO joins partners at the TAFS Conference in 🇿🇦Cape Town to strengthen capacity for foot-and-mouth disease (#FMD) prevention & control.

Updates covered regional outbreaks, country support & the economic value of the PCP-FMD pathway.

More on our work: https://t.co/UTzxbuP7bS

[FAO Livestock @FAOLivestock]

🚨New @FAO rapid risk assessment on foot-and-mouth disease (#FMD) SAT1!

Risk of further spread remains very high in the coming three months.

Livestock movements linked to seasonal festivals and transhumance may increase transmission risk.

🔗https://t.co/TjGkFgsuj8

[FAO Livestock @FAOLivestock]

Preventing high pathogenicity #AvianInfluenza (HPAI) requires early detection, strong surveillance and rapid response.

The @FAO/@WOAH 10-year strategy provides a framework for global action to reduce disease risks.

Read now: https://t.co/rqaZo3gggg

#GFTADS

[FAO Livestock @FAOLivestock]

🐤 How can countries better prevent and control #AvianInfluenza❓

Join @FAO and @WOAH for the second #GFTADs webinar spotlighting new strategies, tools and global actions.

🗓 5 Feb 2026 | 13:00–14:30 CET

📝https://t.co/nWNY71G5eh

[FAO Livestock @FAOLivestock]

#SavetheDate | Global Framework for the Progressive Control of Transboundary Animal Diseases (#GFTADs) webinar series

👉Update on latest initiatives for avian influenza prevention and control

🗓️5 Feb | 14:30 CET
🔗https://t.co/nWNY71FxoJ

[FAO Livestock @FAOLivestock]

The 55th #GFTADs Management Committee Meeting (MC55) is underway.

Experts from @FAO and @WOAH are coming together across regions and disease areas to drive shared priorities, tackle key challenges and opportunities, and shape proposed 2026 workplans.

https://t.co/SO5iS7ZzSk

[FAO Livestock @FAOLivestock]

📄 New @FAO rapid risk assessment!

Spread of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) virus serotype SAT1 in North Africa, Central, South and Western Asia, and South-Eastern Europe.

Updated findings since March 2025 and key recommendations for Members.

🔗https://t.co/TjGkFgt28G

[FAO Livestock @FAOLivestock]

Transboundary animal diseases cross borders easily – impacting animal health, food security, economies and livelihoods.

@FAO works with countries to strengthen early warning, boost lab capacity, and improve preparedness to keep communities and trade safe.

[Bouda AHMADI @Bouda]

Had the privilege of presenting this work toda.

[FAO Livestock @FAOLivestock]

📍At the Future of Vet Biotechnology Conference (VET TECH) in 🇸🇦 Riyadh, @FAO highlights socioeconomic impact of transboundary animal diseases (TADs) & introduces the new Global Partnership for TADs.

Advancing bold, practical solutions is key to tackling emerging health threats.

[FAO Livestock @FAOLivestock]

The new Global Partnership Programme for Transboundary Animal Diseases aims to strengthen capacities to prevent & control major #AnimalHealth threats.

Today, @FAO & Members discuss country-led approaches to reduce risks, enhance preparedness & support resilient agrifood systems.

[FAO Livestock @FAOLivestock]

🚨@FAO alert on foot-and-mouth disease (#FMD) serotype SAT1!

Countries in North Africa, West Asia and Caucasus are urged to increase awareness, strengthen biosecurity and improve preparedness.

👉https://t.co/uJtTayqsdc

[FAO Livestock @FAOLivestock]

Rift Valley fever is a viral disease affecting animal & humans.

Spread by mosquitoes or infected animal contact, it threatens public health & economies across Africa.

Moving from reaction to anticipatory action is key to protecting lives & livelihoods.

https://t.co/79CAx58yjT

[FAO Livestock @FAOLivestock]

Robust animal health is crucial for achieving global food & health security.

@FAO's EMPRES provides timely and reliable info on diseases to help prevent & control the world’s most serious livestock & zoonotic diseases.

👉 https://t.co/zySMI3BeAH

#FAO80

[World Organisation for Animal Health in Europe @WOAH_Europe]

🎉 The 1st GF-TADs Regional Conference opened today in Belgrade 🇷🇸 & online!
Opened by our @BudimirPlavsic, with opening remarks by Dr Madhur Dhingra (FAO), Dr Baba Soumaré (WOAH, DDG), @VanGoethemB (President GF-TADs Europe) and 🇷🇸 Mr Predrag Rojević (State Secretary, Serbia).

[FAO Livestock @FAOLivestock]

🌍 At the TAFS Forum in Istanbul 🇹🇷, @FAO highlighted how we’re strengthening national capacity to control #FMD & address emerging #animalhealth threat 🐄💉

📊 From field surveillance to regional collaboration, here’s how we’re tackling it!

👉 More: https://t.co/3F1BwxnieC

[FAO Livestock @FAOLivestock]

🚨 A global challenge needs a global response!

🌍 Highly Pathogenic #AvianInfluenza (HPAI) is not just a bird problem. It’s a fast-spreading disease that threatens both animal & human health.

💪 Learn how @FAO is driving global action!

➡️ https://t.co/rqaZo3gggg

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