Mauritanie Pastoral Monitoring Bulletin of Mauritania – April-May 2026 03/07/202603/07/2026 The suspension of cross-border transhumance between Mauritania and Mali remains in effect for security reasons. Pasture deficient to moderate in several monitoring areas High concentrations of livestock in the monitored areas Overall, the livestock’s body condition was fair. Suspected cases of vitamin deficiency and animal diseases, including sheeple, pasteurellosis and peste des petits ruminants Price increases for livestock feed and animals The terms of the goat/sorghum trade are favorable to agropastoral households in Assaba, Hodh Ech Chargui and Hodh El Gharbi, and balanced in Brakna, Guidimakha and Gorgol. Download the newsletter in French here
Mauritanie Pastoral Monitoring Bulletin of Mauritania – February-March 2026 12/05/202612/05/2026 The suspension of cross-border transhumance between Mauritania and Mali is due to ongoing security concerns. High concentrations of livestock in monitored pastoral areas Sufficient availability of pastoral resources in the monitoring sites, despite recurring bushfires Increase in livestock prices, particularly for small ruminants The overall body condition of the livestock was satisfactory despite suspected cases of vitamin deficiencies, sheep pox, and peste des petits ruminants (PPR). Goat/sorghum farming practices are beneficial to agropastoral households in Guidimakha and Hodh Gharbi TDEs are unfavorable in Brakna and Gorgol, while they are considered balanced in Assaba and Hodh Chargui. The continued arrival of refugees with livestock in Hodh Chargui is increasing the pressure on local resources and services. Download the newsletter in French here
Mauritanie Pastoral Monitoring Bulletin of Mauritania – December 2025 – January 2026 11/03/2026 Suspension of cross-border mobility related to transhumance between Mauritania and Mali for security reasons High concentrations of livestock in monitored pastoral areas Sufficient availability of pastoral resources in the monitoring sites, despite recurring bushfires The animals were in generally satisfactory body condition, with suspected cases of vitamin deficiencies and animal diseases (foot-and-mouth disease, PPR, pasteurellosis). National livestock vaccination campaign underway Terms of the goat/sorghum exchange favorable to agropastoral households in Hodh Chargui and Guidimakha TDE unfavorable to Brakna and Gorgol The continued arrival of refugees in Hodh Chargui is increasing the pressure on local resources and services. Download the newsletter here
Mauritanie Bulletin de Surveillance Pastorale de la Mauritanie – Octobre-Novembre 2025 18/12/202519/12/2025 Disponibilité suffisante de ressources pastorales au niveau des sites de surveillance Réduction progressive des eaux de surface temporaires mais bonnes conditions d’abreuvement du cheptel État d’embonpoint des animaux satisfaisant mais suspicions de cas d’avitaminoses et de maladies (fièvre aphteuse, fièvre de la vallée du Rift, PPR) Lancement de la campagne nationale de vaccination du cheptel Observations de plusieurs cas de feux de brousse Termes d’échanges caprins contre sorgho favorables aux ménages agropastoraux dans le Hodh Chargui, normaux au Guidimakha, mais défavorables au Brakna et Gorgol Arrivée continuelle de personnes réfugiées au niveau du Hodh Chargui Téléchargez le bulletin ici
Biomasse Biomass production analysis report for Mauritania in 2025 29/10/202529/10/2025 Normal to above-average rainfall with extreme flooding of the Senegal River Overall positive biomass production in Mauritania Development of Rift Valley fever (RVF) in several provinces of the country Existence of some pockets of biomass production with deficits in the wilayas of Hodh Ech Chargui, Brakna, Trarza and Assaba Risks of an early lean season in the Hodh Ech Chargui province due to resource pressure Disruption of transhumance routes to Mali due to security conditions Download the report here Data viewable here Data downloadable here
Mauritanie Monitoring bulletin of micro-enterprises supported in the Bassikounou department in Mauritania – January 2025 10/03/202510/03/2025 Difficulties in supplying raw materials in the covered area Dependence on subsidies and limited access to complementary formal or non-formal financing Identification of support needs in financial education and management Download the newsletter here
Mauritanie Mauritania Pastoral Surveillance Bulletin – December 2024 – January 2025 14/02/202517/02/2025 Sufficient availability of pastoral resources at the sites monitored Drying up of certain lakes and temporary ponds Observation of several bush fires Medium to high concentration of livestock in strategic pastoral areas Satisfactory condition of the animals Suspected cases of vitamin deficiency and animal diseases such as botulism and peste des petits ruminants National livestock vaccination campaign underway Goat-for-sorghum terms of trade unfavorable to breeders Continuing arrival of refugees in Hodh El Chargui Download the newsletter here
Mauritanie Mauritania Pastoral Surveillance Bulletin – October-November 2024 13/12/202413/12/2024 Flooding in some localities along the river Sufficient availability of pastoral resources Observation of several bush fires Medium to high concentration of livestock in strategic pastoral areas Satisfactory condition of the animals Launch of national livestock vaccination and bushfire awareness and protection campaigns Goat-for-sorghum terms of trade unfavorable to breeders Continuing arrival of refugees in Hodh El Chargui Download the newsletter here
Biomasse Biomass production analysis report for 2024 in Mauritania 23/10/202406/12/2024 Normal to excess rainfall balance with extreme phenomena Overall positive biomass production in Mauritania Rainfall breaks in pastoral and agropastoral areas Existence of some pockets of biomass production deficit in Hodh El Chargui, Brakna, Trarza and Assaba Flooding in Hodh El Chargui and the southern regions (Gorgol, Guidimakha and Trarza) Exposure to vulnerability in the Wilayas of Tagant, Inchiri and Dakhlet-Nouadhibou Report downloadable here Data downloadable here
Mauritanie Mauritania Pastoral Surveillance Bulletin – August-September 2024 10/10/202410/10/2024 Overall sufficient pasture availability at pastoral monitoring sites Heavy rainfall recorded favoring sufficient availability of water resources Worrying rise in river waters with increased risk of overflow at Gorgol Medium to high concentrations of livestock in strategic pastoral areas Overall satisfactory livestock condition Goat-for-sorghum terms of trade unfavorable for breeders Suspicion of cases of vitamin deficiency, diarrhea, peste de petits ruminants, botulism at the sites monitored Continuing arrivals of refugees in the Wilaya of Hodh El Chargui from Mali Download the newsletter here