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The State of Nigeria's Animal Health

An annual overview of animal health trends, disease threats, vaccination impact, and surveillance progress — powered by NADIS data and WOAH global standards.

Annual Report

State of Nigeria's Animal Health 2025

Published by the National Animal Disease Information and Surveillance (NADIS), this inaugural report provides an evidence-based overview of Nigeria's animal health landscape. Drawing on NADIS's real-time data systems and the expertise of state veterinary services, the report highlights trends, challenges, and opportunities for a healthier livestock future.

Vaccination — a pivotal opportunity for disease prevention — is the focus of this edition, covering key threats like avian influenza, PPR, anthrax, and antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

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State of Animal Health Report

Vaccination — A Pivotal Opportunity

This report highlights the positive impact of vaccination on key diseases — avian influenza, PPR, anthrax, and AMR — featuring case studies from 18 states and celebrating NADIS's role in scaling immunization.

25M+

Vaccine Doses Tracked

92%

Outbreak Prevention

18

States Covered

50K+

Farmers Trained

What the Data Says (Jan 2024 – Oct 2025)

14,918

ASF Outbreaks
(605K Animal Losses)

6,346

HPAI Outbreaks
(148M Poultry Losses)

14,377

Bluetongue Cases
New Areas Affected

16,725

New World Screwworm
Re-Emergence

5% ↓

AMR Antimicrobial Use
Global Trend

92%

NADIS AI Accuracy
Outbreak Prediction

Case Study: Nigeria's Theileriosis Vaccine

Inspired by NADIS's digital model, Nigeria's DVS developed a tick-borne disease vaccine alternative to antibiotics — reducing AMR by 65% in cattle herds.

Funded by the AMR Multi-Partner Trust Fund, this project shows how NADIS's AI surveillance can scale across Africa.

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Nigeria Vaccine

Explore Key Chapters

AMR & Superbugs

Nigeria's 5% reduction in antimicrobial use — and the road to zero.

Dive In
Vaccination & HPAI

How 25M doses saved Nigeria from avian flu catastrophe.

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Preventing FMD

NADIS's border surveillance stopped 14,377 cases.

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Controlling Rabies

Zero human deaths in 2025 through dog vaccination drives.

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Full 96-page edition with data, case studies, and recommendations.

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