# FG, FAO Deploy Tool To Predict Avian Influenza Outbreaks In Nigeria

> Nigeria's Federal Government and FAO are deploying an Avian Influenza Decision Support Tool under the ELEVATE animal mobility framework. Kano and Lagos were chosen as pilot locations, and the Chief Veterinary Officer stressed the need for better field data and reporting.

- Date: 2026-11-11 · published 2026-11-12T06:12:37.622Z
- Category: disease · region Nigeria · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/95028-fg-fao-deploy-tool-to-predict-avian-influenza-outbreaks-in-nigeria
- Commodities: [Chicken](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CHICKEN.md), [Eggs](https://feedsoft.ai/c/EGGS.md)

## Why it matters

The tool aims to shift Nigeria from reactive to proactive bird flu control, which could reduce poultry losses and support feed demand over time. Its effect on commodity prices is minimal in the near term.

## Read by commodity

- EGGS: neutral
- CHICKEN: neutral

## Sources

- sciencenigeria.com: https://sciencenigeria.com/fg-fao-deploy-tool-to-predict-avian-influenza-outbreaks-in-nigeria/

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