Building resilient animal health systems to reduce the risks and impact of biological threats in Southeast Asia
06/08/2025
This project factsheet showcases 18 months of implementation of an FAO initiative to reduce biological threats in Southeast Asia, highlighting progress in field epidemiology, laboratory systems, surveillance and regional coordination. The project is supported by the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) of the United States Government.
Antibiotic use in horticulture and crop production in India
05/06/2025
Since the 1950s, antibiotics have been used to control bacterial diseases in high-value crops, now in more than 39 countries. In India, rising misuse in agriculture poses public health risks, especially antimicrobial resistance (AMR). This policy brief reviews antibiotics used, regulatory gaps, and health/environment impacts, compares use across sectors, and recommends actions to curb misuse and slow AMR.
Avian influenza risk of upsurge and regional spread through increased poultry trade before and during Lunar New Year festivities in Asia
26/03/2025
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) can result in major losses for the poultry industry, particularly impacting vulnerable small-scale producers. Some avian influenza virus subtypes have the potential to spread between birds and humans. In response, the FAO has urged heightened vigilance and preparedness for avian influenza during the traditional New Year festivities in January 2025.
ປຶ້ມຄູ່ມືການຝຶກອົບຮົມລະບາດວິທະຍາສັດຕະວະແພດພາກສະໜາມຂັ້ນພື້ນຖານ (Basic Field Veterinary Epidemiology Training Manual)
17/03/2025
The Basic Veterinary Epidemiology Field Training Manual needs updating to reflect current animal disease outbreaks. It provides guidance on preventing, controlling and responding to these threats, which can cause significant economic losses for farmers. Continuous monitoring and reporting of animal and zoonotic diseases are vital for rapid detection and response. With effective measures, Lao PDR can ensure food security for its growing population and maintain export opportunities.
Global strategy for the prevention and control of high pathogenicity avian influenza (2024–2033)
01/02/2025
This updated strategy builds upon lessons from the 2008 framework and responds to new epidemiological challenges, including the widespread emergence and persistence of H5Nx viruses. The strategy recognizes the interconnectedness of human, animal and environmental health, aiming to reduce the impact of HPAI on poultry while enhancing the resilience and sustainability of agrifood systems.
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Surveillance Evaluation Tool (SET): A guide for SET evaluators
21/10/2024
Surveillance Evaluation Tool (SET) Manual is a comprehensive methodology to guide assessors in implementing SET and ensuring that the assessments between countries are of an equally high standard.
Pakistan: Evaluation for action - Assessing animal disease surveillance capacities, August 2023
22/07/2024
This report highlights the findings of an evaluation of Pakistan’s animal disease surveillance system in Pakistan in August 2023, using FAO’s Surveillance Evaluation Tool (SET), evaluates animal disease surveillance capacities in Pakistan, conducted in August 2023. Strengths and gaps are identified based on interviews with stakeholders at national, intermediate and field levels and a thorough review of documentation related to animal disease surveillance in the country.
Global consultation on African swine fever: Rome, Italy, 12-14 December 2023
10/07/2024
To support countries in their endeavor to manage the ASF risk, the FAO, in collaboration with the WOAH, has brought together ASF experts, risk managers, and private sector representatives to provide latest scientific knowledge and consult on recommendations for updated, more effective and sustainable disease management approaches. The consultation was held in FAO HQ in Rome on 12-14 December 2023 and was attended by more than 200 participants in person and online.
FAO animal production and health: Annual report 2023
09/07/2024
The 2023 Annual Report of the FAO Animal Production and Health Division (NSA) provides in-depth information, highlights, and stories related to FAO's work on livestock production, animal health, and One Health in 2023, including the organization of the first-ever Global Conference on Sustainable Livestock Transformation.
Advancing Joint Risk Assessment using the One Health Approach in WHO South-East Asia Region: Colombo, Sri Lanka, 25–27 July 2023
27/06/2024
Since 2017, the collaborative efforts of the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations, the World Health Organization and the World Organisation for Animal Health have led to the development and roll-out of the Joint Risk Assessment (JRA) Operational Tool (OT), a practical instrument linked to the Tripartite Zoonoses Guide. This meeting was held to strengthen JRA using a One Health approach in the WHO South-East Asia Region.
Community African swine fever Biosecurity Interventions: Helping smallholder farmers and communities fight ASF
24/06/2024
As the importance of ASF prevention in smallholder settings has increased, FAO has launched the Communication African swine fever Biosecurity Interventions (CABI) project across five countries in the Asia-Pacific region. CABI is designed to strengthen good biosecurity practices among smallholder farmers. The CABI brochure serves as a concise and efficient information tool to raise awareness about the project's objectives and engage stakeholders in ASF prevention efforts.
Cambodia: Evaluation for action - Assessing animal disease surveillance capacities, August 2023
21/06/2024
This report presents the results of an evaluation of animal disease surveillance capacities in Cambodia, conducted in August 2023. The evaluation was a collaborative effort between various organizations and individuals, including the National Animal Health and Production Research Institute (NAHPRI), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
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The International FAO Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring (InFARM) system Manual for implementation 2024
05/06/2024
The FAO's InFARM system supports countries in monitoring AMR data from livestock, fisheries, and aquaculture. It aids in generating reliable AMR evidence, filling critical data gaps. This document outlines InFARM's implementation roadmap and offers a step-by-step guide for officials, including recommendations for mobilizing participation and sharing AMR data. FAO invites members to strengthen national AMR surveillance systems.
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Global strategy for the prevention and control of high pathogenic avian influenza (2024–2033) In brief
30/05/2024
This four-pager document provides a high-level strategic direction to support and inform the development and/or revision of national and regional action plans for HPAI prevention and control. It is not intended to be prescriptive or binding. It presents the animal health sector including the wildlife component (with a particular focus on poultry as the sector where animal health interventions can significantly reduce HPAI) of a wider One Health approach to the prevention and control of HPAI.
A note for animal health workers (Burmese)
23/05/2024
An effective disease surveillance system helps in early detection of disease outbreaks, reporting and reporting of disease outbreaks. providing knowledge As important to effective control as it is to emergency preparedness, it is a key task. One of the keys to success in the prevention and control of animal diseases is early disease detection.
Antimicrobial resistance in the animal sector in India
22/05/2024
Antimicrobial resistance in India’s animal sector threatens animal health, food safety, and livelihoods. This FAO white paper explores drivers of AMR, its economic and public health implications, and calls for coordinated action to curb misuse of antimicrobials and safeguard sustainable livestock production.
AMRU: Antimicrobial Resistance and Usage
20/05/2024
First South Asia transboundary animal diseases coordination meeting for peste des petits ruminants, foot-and-mouth disease and lumpy skin disease: Joint meeting report
21/02/2024
The report includes summaries of disease situations and a review of progress in their control in the region, and lists recommendations to mitigate the impact of these diseases and improve their control in South Asia.
Progress in the implementation of the Smart Association of Southeast Asian Nations project: July – December 2023
29/12/2023
Biannual report summary of the regional project titled "Strengthening Mechanisms in Animal-health for a Resilient Association of Southeast Asian Nations (SMART-ASEAN)". This report address the progress in the project implementation by highlighting the key achievements and key activities between July to December 2023.