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World: FAO calls for stronger prevention and global action as transboundary animal diseases spread across regions
By Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations at ReliefWeb
· June 11, 2026
· 4 min read
. As diseases and pests move more rapidly across borders, countries are facing increasing pressure to strengthen prevention, preparedness and response systems. The stakes are high. Livestock sectors support more than one billion livelihoods and contribute trillions of dollars in economic value each
Key takeaway Livestock sectors support more than one billion livelihoods and contribute trillions of dollars in economic value each year.
Why this matters
The spread of transboundary animal diseases across regions poses a significant threat to global food security, economic stability, and rural prosperity. With over one billion livelihoods supported by the livestock sector, the stakes are high, and the need for stronger prevention and global action is critical. The economic impacts of these diseases are substantial, with avian influenza, foot-and-mouth disease, and African swine fever resulting in billions of dollars in losses. The re-emergence of New World Screwworm in the United States and the international spread of the SAT1 serotype of Foot-and-Mouth disease highlight the urgency of the challenge. As the factors driving disease spread become increasingly complex, countries must strengthen their surveillance, detection, and response systems to prevent the spread of these diseases. International cooperation and information sharing are essential to addressing these threats, and the FAO's call for stronger prevention and global action is a crucial step towards mitigating the risks associated with transboundary animal diseases.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 11, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? . As diseases and pests move more rapidly across borders, countries are facing increasing pressure to strengthen prevention, preparedness and response systems. The stakes are high. Livestock sectors support more than one billion livelihoods and contribute trillions of dollars in economic value each
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