by Communication VSF-Suisse | 3. April 2019 | Country updates, Togo
In West Africa, for many agro-pastoralists –so-called “transhumant” peoples—the season of migration has begun. Similar to Swiss farmers who in summer move their livestock to the alps to benefit from the lush mountain pastures, transhumant groups around the...
by Communication VSF-Suisse | 1. April 2019 | Vaccinate for Africa
Little to go! Swiss veterinarians support their colleagues in Africa: This year VSF-Suisse’s traditional vaccination week will take place for the 14th time. During this vaccination week, which will take place from 13-18 May 2019, veterinary clinics throughout...
by Communication VSF-Suisse | 6. March 2019 | Kenya
A camel and its calf take a rest during a quiet moment. © Tom Martin (martinundmartin.eu) During droughts, food and water are scarce, animals become emaciated, give less milk, are more susceptible to disease and incur a higher mortality rate. As a result, thousands of...