FAO congratulates Razi Institute’s 100th anniversary and its contributions to global animal health

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contributions to combating livestock diseases and advancing animal health worldwide.Razi Vaccine and Serum Production Research Institute
celebrated its 100th anniversary in a high-level ceremony on Sunday, 05 January 2025, in Tehran.Dr
Iran in 1925 and contributing to the eventual global eradication of this disease in 2011, achieved through close collaboration with FAO and
Animal Production and Health Divisionion Over the years, the Razi Institute has significantly enhanced its research and production
capabilities, establishing itself as a leader in science and technical collaboration
Its achievements include hosting international and regional webinars and meetings to address pressing animal health issues, such as holding
in partnership with FAO and the European Commission for the Control of Foot-and-Mouth Disease, the event focused on FMD control
strategies.Addressing epidemic patterns and quality control assessment methods for FMD in Iran and the Middle East, the webinar featured
science
In September 2024, the institute represented Iran at the FAO-hosted Global Conference on Animal Health Innovation, Reference Centers, and
Vaccines in Rome, showcasing its contributions to sustainable livestock transformation.Dr
committed to supporting initiatives that enhance veterinary science and strengthen global animal health systems, as a specialized agency