Global Burden of Animal Diseases program

The Global Burden of Animal Diseases program studies how diseases in animals affect health, economics, and food security worldwide. It gathers data to understand which animal diseases cause the most harm to livestock, the farming industry, and human well-being. This information helps governments and organizations develop effective strategies to prevent, control, and mitigate these diseases, ultimately protecting livelihoods, ensuring safe food supplies, and reducing the spread of zoonotic diseases—those transmitted from animals to humans. The program aims to improve animal health globally, benefiting both economies and public health.