Reimagining access and sustainable parasiticide innovation for African livestock
Year: 2025
Type: review
Abstract: Livestock is a vital source of nutrition, income, and resilience in Africa, yet parasitic diseases remain a major constraint to productivity. Access to safe, effective, and affordable parasiticides for smallholder farmers is limited, while reliance on outdated or substandard products, rising resistance, counterfeit drugs, and weak regulation further reduce effectiveness. This article summarizes outcomes from a recent multi-stakeholder meeting on parasiticide access, emphasizing that innovation must extend beyond new molecule discovery to include adapted formulations, smart regulation, local delivery models, workforce capacity, diagnostic and product stewardship. Coordinated action by governments, industry, farmers, and animal health professionals is essential to improve access and make parasite control a driver of resilient, equitable, and sustainable livestock systems across Africa.
Source: Trends in Parasitology
Authors: Lénaïg Halos, Benson Ameda, Marie Ducrotoy, Liezl Kock, Musa Mulongo, John Muthee, Patrick Vudriko, Mike Howe, Alec Evans, Michael Fletcher, Abel Biguezoton
Language: English
Subfield: Small Animals
Field: Veterinary
Domain: Health Sciences
SDG: Zero hunger
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $7,030
OpenAlex ID: W4416386677