FAO Animal Production & Health Research Priorities
Global research themes on antimicrobial resistance, transboundary diseases, and sustainable livestock from the UN Food and Agriculture Organization.
20 May 2026
SourceKnowledge Center
Industry Knowledge Repository
Curated reports and reference articles from FAO, WHO, WOAH, DRAP, Codex, and leading industry bodies — at least two resources per section to support PVPA members worldwide.
Research Papers
Peer-reviewed and industry research publications.
Disease Management
Prevention, control, and outbreak response guidance.
WOAH Transboundary Animal Disease Toolkit
Official disease cards, control strategies, and notification obligations for high-impact livestock and poultry diseases.
22 May 2026
SourceFAO EMPRES — Global Animal Disease Monitoring
Early warning and situation updates on emerging animal health threats with relevance to poultry and livestock producers.
19 May 2026
SourceVaccination Programs
National and farm-level immunization protocols.
WOAH Guidelines on Vaccination for International Trade
Principles for vaccine selection, cold chain, and documentation when vaccination is used as a disease control tool.
21 May 2026
SourceUSDA APHIS Poultry Vaccination & Flock Health
Reference vaccination schedules and flock health management used in large-scale commercial poultry systems.
17 May 2026
SourceBiosecurity
Farm entry, sanitation, and emergency preparedness.
USDA Defend the Flock — Farm Biosecurity Principles
Entry control, sanitation, and wild bird management for commercial poultry operations.
16 May 2026
SourceFAO Biosecurity for Livestock & Poultry Farms
Risk-based biosecurity planning for smallholders and commercial units in developing countries.
15 May 2026
SourceFeed Management
Nutrition, additives, and feed safety standards.
Codex Alimentarius — Feed Safety Standards
International Codex texts on feed hygiene, contaminants, and additives relevant to animal product safety.
14 May 2026
SourceIFIF — Global Feed Industry Guidance
International Feed Industry Federation resources on safe feed production, sustainability, and trade.
13 May 2026
SourceOne Health
Animal, human, and environmental health integration.
WHO One Health — Integrated Approach to Health Threats
Joint human, animal, and environmental health framework for zoonoses and antimicrobial resistance.
12 May 2026
SourceFAO One Health Programme
FAO coordination on zoonoses, food safety, and wildlife interfaces at the human–animal–environment nexus.
11 May 2026
SourceMarket Intelligence
Production, pricing, and sector outlook reports.
FAO OECD Agricultural Outlook — Meat & Dairy
Ten-year projections for global meat, dairy, and feed demand with implications for animal health markets.
10 May 2026
SourceFAOSTAT Livestock Production Data
Official statistics on animal stocks, production, and trade — benchmark for national market analysis.
9 May 2026
SourceGovernment Notifications
Official circulars and regulatory notices.
DRAP Regulatory Updates & Notifications
Official Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan circulars on veterinary product registration and pharmacovigilance.
8 May 2026
SourcePakistan Ministry of National Food Security — Livestock
Federal livestock development policies, disease control programmes, and public-sector notifications.
7 May 2026
SourceTraining Material
Courses, workshops, and professional development.
FAO elearning Academy — Animal Health Courses
Free online courses on AMR, food safety, livestock production, and emergency management.
6 May 2026
SourceWOAH Training Programmes for Veterinary Services
Capacity-building modules on disease surveillance, laboratory standards, and trade certification.
5 May 2026
SourceSOP Library
Standard operating procedures for industry operations.
CFSPH — Biosecurity Standard Operating Procedures
Iowa State Center for Food Security & Public Health SOP templates for livestock facilities.
4 May 2026
SourceWHO Laboratory Biosafety Manual (4th Edition)
Global reference SOPs for safe handling of biological agents in veterinary and pharmaceutical laboratories.
3 May 2026
SourceTechnical Guides
Practical guides for veterinarians and producers.
Merck Veterinary Manual — Clinical Reference
Comprehensive species-specific disease, pharmacology, and management reference for veterinarians.
2 May 2026
SourceFAO Guide for Veterinary Paraprofessionals
Technical guide on roles, competencies, and service delivery in rural animal health systems.
1 May 2026
SourceAcknowledgment
On behalf of the Pakistan Veterinary Pharmaceuticals Association (PVPA), we gratefully acknowledge the universities, government institutions, and international organisations listed below for sharing knowledge, technical guidance, and regulatory support that strengthens the veterinary pharmaceuticals industry as a custodian of national food safety and food security. Their professional contributions help ensure science-based animal health, responsible medicine use, and public confidence in Pakistan's protein supply chain.
Universities
Government departments
International organisations
Reference policy
Articles summarise publicly available guidance from recognised international and national authorities. Always consult the original source for the latest version before making regulatory or clinical decisions.