Pastoral monitoring bulletin for Senegal – December 2025

The overall agro-pastoral situation is favorable, with a good condition
weight gain in animals at the beginning of the dry season
Progressive degradation of pastures observed in the north and north-central areas
marking the beginning of the pastoral lean season
Water availability is generally satisfactory, but there are pockets of
persistent vulnerabilities in the Ferlo
Intensification of north-south transhumance movements, leading to
increasing pressure on reception areas
Markets that favor farmers in the short term, with prices of
Livestock prices are generally high, and cereals are declining.
Terms of trade generally favorable, particularly in the
central and southern parts of the surveillance zone
Early signs of tension in the north (Saint-Louis, Louga, Matam):
pastoral pressure, cattle theft and limited access to support
Livestock feed prices are still affordable, but there is a risk of increase.
with the degradation of resources
The overall animal health situation is stable, with few cases of
reported illnesses and deaths
Risk of deteriorating pastoral conditions in the coming months,
linked to the expected decrease in resources and the increase in supply of
cattle