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New STAR IDAZ Chair
We are delighted to welcome Dr Maryam Muhammad as the new Chairperson for STAR-IDAZ IRC. Dr Muhammad has taken over the role of Chairperson of STAR-IDAZ International Research Consortium (IRC) on Animal Health from Hong Yin who stepped down after 5 years in the position. She is Director and Chief Executive of the National Research Institute, Vom, and have been the Executive Committee representative for the Nigerian Animal Health Research Network (NAHRN) since July 2021. NAHRN was already a STAR-IDAZ IRC Partner when Dr Muhammad became its Chairperson in 2021, having joined the IRC back in 2017. Dr Muhammad is…
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United StatesStakeholder News
USDA Concludes $100 Million HPAI Research Funding Round
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has concluded its competitive funding round offering up to $100 million for projects focused on the prevention and control of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). This funding formed part of the USDA’s broader $1 billion strategy aimed at safeguarding the U.S. poultry industry, bolstering food security, and ultimately helping…
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GALVmed Launches VITAL 2 to Boost Ruminant Vaccination in Africa
The Global Alliance for Livestock Veterinary Medicines (GALVmed) has launched a new five-year programme, VITAL 2, aimed at improving ruminant vaccination rates in Kenya, Tanzania, and Nigeria. Building on the success of the original VITAL initiative, VITAL 2 will address persistently low vaccination coverage among cattle, sheep, and goats—animals vital to food security and livelihoods…
Africa Asia 
Europe
WOAH Adopts International Standards for African Swine Fever Vaccines
At its 92nd General Session held in Paris, 25–29 May 2025, the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) adopted new international standards for African swine fever (ASF) vaccines, marking a significant milestone in the global fight against this devastating disease. The adoption of Chapter 3.9.1 of the Manual of Diagnostic Tests and Vaccines for Terrestrial…
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Priority Topic News
Global African Swine Fever Research Alliance (GARA) Scientific Meeting
28-30 April, 2025
Rome, Italy
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