
How one man’s dream is supporting generations
When we meet Moses Kuppa in the outskirts of Iringa town in the southern highlands of Tanzania, his chicken farm is a hive of activities. Two farm hands are busy cleaning the various poultry houses …
GALVmed aims to make a significant contribution towards transformational change in the small-scale 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.
About usTransformational improvement in the well-being and economic progression of small-scale livestock producers.
We will contribute to the transformation of small-scale livestock producers’ lives by:
GALVmed specialises in product development partnerships uniquely established to translate global research progress into tangible livestock disease control tools for the developing world.
Our work with our partners supports the small-scale livestock producers of the world.
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.
GALVmed 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.
When we meet Moses Kuppa in the outskirts of Iringa town in the southern highlands of Tanzania, his chicken farm is a hive of activities. Two farm hands are busy cleaning the various poultry houses …
Poultry farming is an important economic activity for many small-scale producers in Burkina Faso, however, farmers’ flocks are constantly threatened by preventable diseases like Newcastle Disease, which can kill up to 90% of unvaccinated chickens. …
GALVmed conducted a study to build a better understanding of the household dynamics at play within livestock-owning small-scale producers (SSPs) households in India, Ethiopia and Tanzania. In particular, the study would afford a clearer focus …