Togo adopts 2025–2030 plan to curb PPR and protect livestock income

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Thursday, 20 November 2025 13:51

Togo adopts 2025–2030 plan to curb PPR and protect livestock income

New strategy aims to strengthen surveillance and harmonize disease control
Measures include systematic vaccination and upgrades to veterinary services
PPR threatens rural income, with mortality reaching up to 90 % in unvaccinated herds

Togo has reorganized its fight against peste des petits ruminants (PPR) with a new strategic plan covering 2025–2030. Validated on November 17 in Lomé, the plan outlines actions to harmonize disease control efforts, reinforce epidemiological surveillance, and protect livestock income. It also includes measures to strengthen veterinary services, ensure systematic vaccination of herds, and establish a rapid alert system.

Small ruminants, mainly goats and sheep, are a vital source of income for thousands of rural households. PPR, one of the deadliest animal diseases, causes 80–90 % mortality and morbidity levels that can reach 100 % in unvaccinated herds. This leads to major economic losses, including reduced production, lower local meat consumption, limited supply for community events, and commercial losses in livestock markets.

“Peste des petits ruminants is a devastating disease for sheep and goat herds, causing heavy economic losses for breeders. With this plan, we aim to prevent its spread effectively and protect the long-term livelihoods of rural communities,” said Damitoti Yempabou, director of Veterinary Services.

Authorities expect the new strategy to help secure the pastoral economy, strengthen food security, and support regional livestock trade.

In 2024, Togo had 2.24 million sheep and 6.36 million goats across the country, confirming the importance of this sector for rural communities.

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