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APHCA MISSION
To enhance the level of nutrition and standard of living of livestock keepers, especially smallholders, livestock value-chain actors, and communities at large through equitable, sustainable and safe livestock sector development.
This is achieved by promoting information-generation and exchange, providing normative guidance and coordinating joint action among members countries and other stakeholders.

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Objectives
Promote

  • General development and national/international action and technical capacity building in animal husbandry and health problems.
  • Livestock production as an industry and as part of the farming system on the basis of self-reliance at the farm level.
Build up

  • Regional and national livestock cooperation based on collective self-reliance and mutual assistance within the region.
Raise

  • Nutrition levels and living standards of small farmers and rural communities through the optimal exploitation of potential resources for livestock development.
Improve

  • Rural livestock agriculture and resource development through disease eradication, enhanced services and inputs, organizational efficiency, diversification of farm production and rural cooperation.
Develop

  • Livestock as an integral part of agriculture through programmes relevant to Asia's farming systems promoting climate-smart livestock production.
  • Focus on small farmers and the harmonious integration of crop, livestock, poultry and fish production so as to maximize agricultural production in smallholdings.
  • Enhance livestock industry and trade so as to bring direct benefit to rural communities and improve their quality of life.
Highlights
Animal health
Livestock transportation and slaughter practices

Practical guidelines for Asia and the Pacific region

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The role of APHCA in supporting dairy development and innovation in Asia and the Pacific

APHCA, with 18 member countries, works to enhance nutrition and living standards for livestock communities through sustainable and safe livestock development. In June 2024, APHCA surveyed member countries on dairy sector status and challenges. APHCA supports innovation, research, and development in the dairy sector, providing technical guidance, capacity development, and promoting regional collaboration.

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Returning to make rural areas in Tunisia flourish

For Mohamed, milk production means carrying on a family legacy

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Virtual Learning Centre for Asia and the Pacific

Using digital solutions to support capacity development initiatives in the region

Events

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2024

APHCA Quarterly 1 Executive Committee Meeting
Virtual Event, 02/05/2024

Quarterly (Q1 2024) Meeting of the Executive Committee (ExCom) of the Animal Production and Health Commission for Asia and the Pacific (APHCA)

Date: 2 May 2024 

Time: 1.00 pm ...

Multimedia
Voices of livestock and climate change stakeholders in Asia and the Pacific
31/10/2023

This video captures the essence of innovative discussions and transformative initiatives to address the pressing issues of livestock, climate change,...

What role can the livestock sector play?
30/11/2018

The livestock sector is a key contributor to global warming. The world's population is growing, and as a result, we will need to feed more and more people.

Key Publications
Towards zero human deaths from dog-mediated rabies by 2030
15/04/2024

This report showcases some examples of FAO’s endeavours in assisting countries across Africa, Asia and the Middle East in combating rabies through...

Recommendations for field application and integration into dog rabies control programmes
23/11/2023

This report therefore mainly addresses basic regulatory considerations for licensing and selection of appropriate oral vaccine candidates, logistics,...

From current stock estimates to sequestration potential
30/05/2023

These guidelines cover the transportation process for cattle, pigs, goats, sheep and poultry, with an emphasis on land transportation, following two guidelines on Climate-smart livestock and Backyard farming and slaughtering.
08/06/2023

Diverse foods derived from livestock production systems, including grazing and pastoralist systems, and from the hunting of wild animals, provide high-quality proteins, important fatty acids and various vitamins and minerals – contributing to healthy diets for improved nutrition and health.
29/05/2023

Farm biosecurity, slaughtering and restocking- Guidelines for African swine fever (ASF) prevention and control in smallholder pig farming in Asia
05/03/2022

African swine fever (ASF) is a highly fatal infectious disease of domestic and wild pigs of all breeds and ages with no effective vaccine or treatment....

Culling and disposal of pigs in an ASF outbreak- Guidelines for African swine fever (ASF) prevention and control in smallholder pig farming in Asia
10/03/2022

African swine fever (ASF) is a highly fatal infectious disease of domestic and wild pigs of all breeds and ages with no effective vaccine or treatment....

Monitoring and surveillance of ASF - Guidelines for African swine fever (ASF) prevention and control in smallholder pig farming in Asia
15/03/2022

This surveillance guideline provides guidance for government officials in defining surveillance objectives, establishing ASF-related case definitions...

Food Outlook 2022
15/06/2022

Food Outlook is a biannual publication (May/June and November/December) focusing on developments affecting global food and feed markets. The sub-title...