November 2025: audit of pig farms in Cameroon
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Bernard and Arnaud wearing biosafety suits (changed for each farm) at the end of one of the audits |
Two Ave experts conduct an audit of around fifteen farms before introducing AXIOM breeding stock
Under the framework agreement between AVe and AXIOM (the French leader in pig genetics), it was agreed that AVe would conduct audits on farms set to receive high-genetic-value breeding pigs prior to their introduction. This is what Bernard and Arnaud did during a week in Cameroon in November 2025. This action prior to the introduction of breeding stock is essential in African countries where ASF (African Swine Fever) is widespread. The AVe expert provides each farmer with a roadmap tailored to their farm to ensure the successful introduction of breeding stock. This roadmap specifies not only biosecurity measures, but also actions to be implemented to improve farm performance. |
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Year 2025: support for an agricultural high school in Burkina Faso
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LPTP 3AE agricultural high school with
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Coaching the head of agricultural production workshops at the high school The LPTP 3 AE agricultural high school in Ouagadougou welcomes around 100 students each year. The school has set up several mini agricultural production workshops to provide students with practical training: pig farming, poultry farming, cattle farming, market gardening, field crops, methane production, etc. The school's principal wanted to set up professional management of these workshops so that they could serve as a reference for students. Louis, an AVe expert, provides this support remotely via monthly video calls, as visas are no longer being granted to French citizens. Gradual progress is being made in the various workshops. |
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September 2025: pig farming training mission in Ivory Coast
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Photo at the end of the training course:
trainees – trainers – organizers |
On the initiative of MIRAH, technical and economic training for 23 pig farmers by two AVe experts
This five-day training course took place in Agboville, Côte d'Ivoire. It was organized by Ms. Monique Gueu, coordinator of the PROPORC program at the Côte d'Ivoire Ministry of Livestock. Bernard, an AVe expert, led the sessions on pig farming, while Denis, another AVe expert, led the sessions on farm management. The training was very well received. At the end of the training, each participant was given a certificate. Read more |
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Year 2025: Renovation of a hospital in northeastern Cameroon
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The first medical imaging building is completei |
Project management assistance for the construction of three hospital buildings in northeastern Cameroon
Eric, an AVe specialist in building design, is contributing his expertise to the construction of three buildings at the TOKOMBERE hospital in northeastern Cameroon. Special feature: as the area has been declared unsafe, Eric is carrying out this mission remotely. The first building is the medical imaging department with CT and X-ray facilities. The second building is the analysis laboratory. The third is for surgery. The aim of this project is to establish a renovated hospital with modern equipment in this neglected area of the country, where life has been disrupted by Boko Haram.
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Year 2025: Follow-up on the creation of a pig farm in Liberia
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A pig farm that plans for biosecurity equipment from the outset: fencing, entry airlock, etc... |
Four AVe experts assist in setting up a pig farm in Liberia
A private company that already operates a laying hen farm near Monrovia asked AVe to assist it in setting up a pig farm with 50 breeding/fattening sows. Several AVe experts were involved: Gilbert for drawing up the plans, starting the construction work, and monitoring the work; Louis for the project's business plan; Alain for starting up the breeding activity when the breeding stock arrived; and René for transferring good breeding practices during the breeding phase. AVe's multi-skilled contribution ensured the success of the project and fully satisfied the private company, which is continuing the collaboration by renewing the agreement for three years.
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June- July 2025: mission in Nanjing, China
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Flexkys team with Thomson (CEO) and the 2 AVe experts Jean-Baptiste and Maryse |
Audit mission and international marketing support for an SME in Nanjing, China
AVe experts Jean-Baptiste and Maryse visited Flexkys Elec Tech Co, chinese company located in Nianjing, to continue the collaboration established in 2019 and interrupted due to the COVID pandemic |
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April 2025: technical-economic training courses for farms in Kinshasa (DRC) and Brazzaville (RC)
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Alain, Bernard and Denis with
breeders in training in Brazzaville |
Three AVe experts run two technical-economic training sessions on livestock management Denis, specialized in business management, Bernard, specialized in pig breeding, and Alain, specialized in poultry breeding, led two training sessions, one in Kinshasa, the other in Brazzaville for pig and poultry breeders. The training program alternated between sessions on production techniques and livestock management. These sessions were organized by the “Génération Verte 21” association. |
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February 2025: management mission for 4 local NGOs in Kindu
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Jean-François, AVe expert, surrounded by Kindu NGO leaders
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Management audit carried out for 4 local NGOs in Kindu
Jean François, an AVe expert specializing in business management with extensive experience in Africa, spent 2 weeks in Kindu in eastern DRC, carrying out a management audit of each of 4 local NGOs. These are associations bringing together village communities with activities in various fields: agriculture, education, health, etc. The mission was intense and met the expectations of the 4 associations' managers, enabling them to apply for funding to pursue their activities. Read more |
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January 2025: AVe annual general meeting in Rennes
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AVe holds its annual general meeting in person at the beginning of 2025
Good turnout at our annual general meeting, held in Rennes at the beginning of January. A big change compared with previous years: we're holding the meeting face-to-face. It was an opportunity to note that our business grew strongly in 2024 and that the outlook for 2025 is good. It was also a convivial occasion for each expert to report on his or her missions. |
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Since its creation, AVe has carried out
190 missions skills transfer
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November 2024: AVe at SELAB (Sommet de l'Elevage d'Abidjan) Ivory Coast
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Bernard, an AVe expert, led a conference
on biosecurity in pig farming |
Two AVe experts take part in SELAB with several French livestock partners
Bernard, an AVe expert in pig breeding, and Daniel, an Ave expert in cattle breeding, took part in SELAB on a joint stand with several French breeding partners: IFIP (Institut Français du Porc), AXIOM, the French leader in pig genetics, CFC (Celtic Freight Consulting) and UNIPORC. Over the course of three days, they met a number of Ivorian breeders and players in the pork and dairy industries in Côte d'Ivoire. Bernard led a conference on biosecurity in pig farming. |
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