Ethiopia: Groundbreaking study reveals vaccinating livestock as one strategy to mitigate disease linked GHG emissions

A new paper quantifies greenhouse gas emissions associated with outbreaks of animal diseases, finding significant environmental benefits to vaccinating livestock. Preventable livestock disease outbreaks such as the recent bird flu epidemic in Europe and North America are generating millions of tons of avoidable greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, finds the study. The research​​, published in One Health Outlook, analyzed emissions caused by some of the most damaging, but preventable, livestock diseases around the world, including foot and mouth disease and porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS). COP28 saw the FAO release a new report​​ that emphasizes the urgent need to reduce GHG emissions from global livestock systems due to the increasing demand for terrestrial animal products and a growing world population. The report suggests multiple mitigation options that address both the supply and demand aspects of livestock sectors. These pathways include improving animal ...