GALVmed aims to make a significant contribution towards transformational change in the smallholder livestock health landscape by developing a portfolio of high impact products and initiating a range of private sector market initiatives operating at scale in the smallholder sector.
FMD ProjectGALVmed is keeping a close watch on the COVID-19 situation across the world and has adopted precautionary measures in line with government guidance. GALVmed staff have been instructed to follow regional advice and work from home in keeping with local government recommendations. GALVmed also cancelled all business travel and face-to-face meetings until further notice. This is to minimize health risks to our staff, their families, partners and society at large.
It is our aim to maintain business-as-usual, but ask for your understanding should the current COVID-19 epidemic lead to any delays or disruptions in business matters.
Foot and Mouth Disease is a highly contagious livestock disease. Morbidity levels can reach 100%
International and regional trade of animals and animal products are compromised and disrupted, leading to severe socio-economic consequences
Vaccination is proven to effectively control FMD
The FMD Project encourages the development of a private sector model for buying and distributing high-quality FMD vaccines
Product development
GALVmed specialises in product development partnerships uniquely established to translate global research progress into tangible livestock disease control tools for the developing world.
Commercial development
Our work with our partners supports the small-scale livestock producers of the world.
Policy and advocacy
The policy environment is a key determinant in the successful translation of research products to livestock health solutions that are sustainably available to small-scale livestock producers.
2020-06-03
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