# Avian influenza and feed VAT: what is changing in our neighbouring countries

> In October 2026, seven West African countries adopted three regional animal disease strategies in Lomé, covering avian influenza, foot-and-mouth disease and donkey protection. Separately, Côte d'Ivoire announced the end of VAT on animal feed. Avian influenza funding needs are estimated at $7 million over five years.

- Date: 2026-11-11 · published 2026-11-12T06:12:37.431Z
- Category: policy · region Africa · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/95027-avian-influenza-and-feed-vat-what-is-changing-in-our-neighbouring-countries
- Commodities: [Chicken](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CHICKEN.md), [Eggs](https://feedsoft.ai/c/EGGS.md)

## Why it matters

Ending VAT on animal feed in Côte d'Ivoire could lower feed costs and encourage higher poultry and livestock output in the region, raising local feed demand. Regional bird flu controls are a longer-term supply factor with limited immediate price impact.

## Read by commodity

- EGGS: neutral
- CHICKEN: neutral

## Sources

- avi-market.com: https://avi-market.com/en/grippe-aviaire-et-tva-sur-laliment-ce-qui-change-chez-nos-voisins/

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