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The Livestock Revolution, Sustainable Development, Zoonotic Disease
Conference Audio and Video - Sandra Cointreau
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Sandra Cointreau Solid Waste Management Advisor, The World Bank
Audio of Ms. Cointreau's lecture (MP3 format; 28 minutes) Video of Ms. Cointreau's lecture (RealVideo format; 28 minutes) |
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Biography Sandra Cointreau, a civil/sanitary engineer, is the Solid Waste Management Advisor to the World Bank, advising all regions of the Bank on management of a wide range of wastes, including municipal refuse, medical waste, hazardous waste, pollution control residuals, and urban and peri-urban livestock and slaughter wastes. She has worked on waste management for over 35 years, including 28 years with developing countries. She has worked in more than 55 developing countries. |
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Abstract Animal Waste Recent zoonotic disease outbreaks of devastating consequences to animal health and trade in livestock products, and including some human disease incidents and mortalities, have affected more than tens of developing countries. In the last decade, hundreds of millions of livestock have lost their lives through culling activities and economic costs have significantly reduced the gross domestic product of some countries. The Bank has conducted emergency projects for several Foot-and-Mouth outbreaks, and is now involved in highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) prevention and containment projects in tens of countries. As part of this work, new studies are examining waste management for livestock manure and slaughter wastes, as these wastes are key in several major outbreaks, including SARS, Mad Cow, Foot-and-Mouth, and HPAI. This presentation discusses the issues faced and some of the Bank's efforts. |
