If you believe, like us, that networking is the key to enhance research coordination and speed up the delivery of effective tools to control animal diseases, consider joining our STAR-IDAZ network!​
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News
STAR IDAZ IRC Capripoxvirus Gap Analysis Workshop
Capripoxviruses, including lumpy skin diseases virus (LSDV), sheeppox virus (SPPV), and goatpox Virus (GTPV), are a group of viruses that cause contagious diseases in animals. Characterised by skin lesions, pustules, and other systemic symptoms, these diseases can have a significant impact on animal health, welfare,…
New Survey Reports Published on Priority Research Needs for Crustaceans, Molluscs and Amphibians
STAR IDAZ International Research Consortium (IRC), in collaboration with the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH), has published three new survey reports highlighting global research priorities for aquatic animal health in crustaceans, molluscs and amphibians. The reports present the outcomes of the 2025 Global Consultation…
Events
STAR IDAZ Innovation Academy webinar – Funding Innovation to Advance Animal Health Priorities in Africa and Globally
May 28th - 28th, 2026
Virtual
ICLHWAC 2026: 20. International Conference on Livestock Health, Welfare and Animal Care
August 3rd - 4th, 2026
Vancouver, Canada
2026 Biosafety Level 4 Zoonotic Laboratory Network (BSL4ZNet) International Virtual Conference
May 13th, 2026 - June 10th, 2026
Virtual
The 26th Biennal Congress of the International Organization for MycoplasmologyÂ
July 6th - 10th, 2026
Krakow, Poland
6th Edition of World Congress on Aquaculture, Fisheries & Marine Biology (WAC 2026)
June 25th - 27th, 2026
Barcelona, Spain











