Pastoral monitoring bulletin for Senegal – April-May 2026 - SIG Sahel

Progressive degradation of pastures in the areas of Saint-Louis, Louga and Matam, leading to increased pressure on pastoral resources.
Water availability is generally satisfactory thanks to boreholes, rivers, ponds and wells, despite some localized tensions.
The overall body condition of small and large ruminants is fair to good, reflecting a still relatively favorable pastoral situation.
The overall health situation is stable, with localized cases of Baade and distomatosis reported in some localities of Louga and Saint-Louis.
Dynamic livestock markets, with rising prices for small ruminants as Tabaski approaches and terms of trade for goats against millet generally favorable to livestock farmers.