The Value of Animal Health Innovations for Sustainable Livestock Transformation

This joint FAO–HealthforAnimals publication builds on the FAO report “Pathways to Lower Emissions: A global assessment of the greenhouse gas emissions and mitigation options from livestock agrifood systems” published in 2023, which identified key areas of interventions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the livestock sector, including animal health. This publication delves deeper into this aspect, presenting real-world examples that demonstrate how innovations in animal health can contribute to climate change adaptation and mitigation while also improving productivity and strengthening the resilience of livestock systems.

As we face the dual challenge of feeding a growing population and protecting our planet’s resources, animal health must be recognised as a strategic investment. Animal health innovations, when tailored to each context’s challenges, production systems and needs, are more than technical solutions; they are enablers of change as we meet the dual challenges of feeding a growing population and protecting the planet’s natural resources.

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