Advancing Livestock Health and Sanitary Standards for Export Growth
Paraguay’s livestock sector continues to strengthen its sanitary standards to ensure higher disease control, improved animal health, and greater access to international mar kets. The PROCADENAS project has played a key role in supporting SENACSA’s modernization efforts, focusing on capacity-building, disease prevention, and the establishment of sanitary plans for non-traditional livestock.
A key achievement of the project was the development of national sanitary plans for sheep and goat farming, ensuring that these sectors meet biosecurity and health standards required for market access. These plans introduced disease monitoring and prevention strategies, targeting conditions such as brucellosis, tuberculosis, caprine arthritis-encephalitis, and PPR (peste des petits ruminants). Through direct collaboration with producers, technical experts, and veterinary authorities, the initiative provided on-site training and practical field assessments, strengthening the implementation of disease control measures.
In addition to regulatory improvements, the project designed a comprehensive training program for SENACSA’s veterinary professionals. This initiative enhanced the skills of inspectors, epidemiologists, and field veterinarians, equipping them with advanced knowledge on disease surveillance, export compliance, and risk management. By investing in human capital, Paraguay is ensuring that its veterinary services remain aligned with international best practices, reinforcing its reputation as a reliable livestock exporter.
With these advancements, Paraguay’s livestock industry is now better positioned to meet international sanitary requirements, protect animal health, and enhance export potential, supporting a sustainable and competitive livestock sector.
PROCADENAS, officially known as the ‘Promotion of a Diversified and Sustainable Livestock Production’ project, is funded by the European Union and supports Paraguay in strengthening sustainable livestock production and expanding opportunities for non-traditional value chains such as pig farming, poultry, dairy, aquaculture, beekeeping, sheep, and goat farming. Implemented by an international consortium led by Equinoccio, the initiative works closely with the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock and SENACSA to improve regulations, market access, and sector competitiveness through policy updates, capacity-building, and digital tools.