Uncategorised Archives - Livestock Emergency Guidelines and Standards

Jul 17

LEGS and SEADS support for El Niño 2026 response

By The LEGS Team Uncategorised

Photo credit: Saikhom Kennedy A strong El Niño 2026 is expected to increase the likelihood of droughts, floods, heatwaves, or storms across different regions, into early 2027. Many of the countries likely to be affected are already experiencing weather-related shocks, conflict and…

Mar 24

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New LEGS trainers strengthen global livestock emergency response

By The LEGS Team Uncategorised

Sixteen humanitarian and animal health professionals from Africa, Asia and Europe have been equipped to deliver LEGS Core Training, boosting the capacity of humanitarian actors to protect livestock and livelihoods…

Nov 04

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Adapting LEGS to local realities: Insights from the ICRC agro-livestock workshop

By The LEGS Team Uncategorised

© Saikhom Kennedy In September 2025, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) convened a dedicated side session on livestock livelihoods and emergencies during its annual Economic Security Agro-Livestock…

Sep 08

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First LEGS training courses held in the Dominican Republic

By The LEGS Team Uncategorised

The Dominican Republic has hosted its first-ever LEGS training courses, marking an important milestone in strengthening disaster preparedness and response in the livestock sector. © Jose Caraballo Two LEGS Core…

Aug 21

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Local printing now possible for the LEGS Handbook

By The LEGS Team Uncategorised

We know that shipping costs and customs duties can sometimes make it difficult to obtain copies of the LEGS Handbook. Recent distribution attempts have highlighted these challenges, and we’ve also…

Jun 26

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Launch of the expanded, more accessible LEGS Handbook

By The LEGS Team Uncategorised

We are pleased to announce that the 3rd edition of the LEGS Handbook is now available in English, French, Spanish and Arabic. Key improvements in this edition include: Expanded guidance on…

Dec 14

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LEGS Drought Resources: Horn of Africa Crisis

By The LEGS Team Uncategorised

The Horn of Africa is in the midst of its most severe drought in 40 years, according to the UN’s Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). 36.4 million…

Aug 04

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Public Consultation Now Open on 3rd Edition of LEGS Handbook

By The LEGS Team Uncategorised

The public consultation version of the 3rd edition of the LEGS Handbook has been uploaded to the interactive Handbook site, and it's available for review up to 9 September. It is…

Mar 27

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Join Our Google Group

By The LEGS Team Uncategorised

Great news! It's now easier to connect with the LEGS community of practice, wherever you are in the world. We recently launched a Google Group, so you can ask questions, and share experience and…

Nov 20

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Consultants wanted

By The LEGS Team Uncategorised

LEGS is re-advertising for topic specialists to develop the content for two LEGS training mini-modules, as follows: Topic specialist on drought: 3.5 days to develop training content - see TOR…