Tstetes flies have been eradicated in an entire region of Senegal. These insects carry diseases that affect humans, but also cattle, to the extent that they are the main obstacle to the development of livestock production in sub-Saharan Africa. This victory was due to be officially announced by Senegal's President at a ceremony on 8 December. It is the fruit of longstanding collaboration between CIRAD, the Institut sénégalais de recherches agricoles (ISRA), Senegalese veterinary services, the Ministry of Agriculture and the International Atomic Energy Agency. After several other stages, releasing sterile males finally eradicated the last remaining wild tsetse flies.
via CIRAD - Actualités / News https://ift.tt/2EpRZ3W
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