ASSOCIATED VOLUNTEER experts

Two AVe experts conduct an audit of around fifteen farms prior to the introduction of AXIOM breeding stock.

According to the framework agreement established between AVe and AXIOM (French leader in pig genetics), it has been agreed that AVe will carry out audits on farms that are to receive high-value genetic breeding pigs prior to their introduction. This is what Bernard and Arnaud did during a week in Cameroon in the Douala region 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.

The outcome of the mission is as follows: a very favorable reception from farmers, with an awareness of the urgent work to be done in terms of health protection before introducing genetically valuable breeding pigs, which represent a significant investment. No farm has sanitary fencing, entry airlocks, loading docks, etc. This equipment must be put in place quickly. 

All expressed the need to continue training and to stay in contact with AVe's pig specialists. 

Bernard and Arnaud (AVe) conducted the audit of Dieudonné Kamto's livestock operation together		Séverin Mangondo and his team of employees following the audit of his farm by Arnaud (AVe)		Visits to livestock farms sometimes require the use of a motorcycle, given their location relative to paved roads. For Bernard (AVe), it was an “all-terrain” mission

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 ensure that these workshops were run professionally so that they could serve as a model for the students. Louis, an AVe expert, provides remote support via monthly video conferences, as visas are no longer being granted to French citizens. Gradual progress is being made in the various workshops.

Louis, AVe, provides this remote support through monthly video calls		Adama is a young agricultural graduate who has just been appointed head of the high school's agricultural production workshops.		The pigsty currently contains four gilts. It is being restocked following the ASF outbreak

On the initiative of MIRAH, technical and economic training for 23 pig farmers by two AVe experts

This training was organized by Ms. Monique Gueu, coordinator of the PROPORC program at the Ministry of Livestock of Ivory Coast. 

Meeting with Mr. Dougnon Manguy Gouebrini, PhD, from the Ministry of Animal and Fisheries Resources, in the presence of Ms. Monique Gueu, coordinator of the PROPORC program.		Graduation ceremony at the end of the training program by the Regional Director of Animal Resources for the Agboville region and Ms. Monique Gueu		Each trainee received a guide for pig farmers in Africa that summarizes all the training they received

Project management assistance for the construction of three new 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 due to Boko Haram, Eric is carrying out this mission remotely. The first building is the medical imaging department with CT and X-ray equipment. The second building is the analysis laboratory. The third...

				The first medical imaging building is complete
Eric (AVe), a specialist in building project management, is monitoring the project remotely as it is impossible for him to visit the site.		Dr. Adoukara, the hospital director, regularly communicates with Eric via video conference to monitor construction projects		Hospital board of directors with the bishop of Maroua		special attention was paid to the strength of the foundations

special attention was paid to the strength of the foundations

• Louis for the project's business plan;
• Alain for starting up the breeding activity when the breeding stock arrived;
• René for transferring good breeding practices during the breeding phase.

Gilbert with Ibrahim and Walid		Gilbert draws up the overall plan for the farm, taking into account biosecurity equipment and the specific characteristics of the African climate		It is essential that buildings are constructed in strict accordance with the plans – which was the case for this project.

Audit and marketing support for an SME in China

From June 27 to July 5, 2025, AVe experts Jean-Baptiste Génin and Maryse Michotey visited Flexkys in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, China

FLEXKYS ELEC TECH CO, a company specializing in the design and manufacture of man-machine interaction solutions, offers its customers around the world a wide range of quality products, customized or not, such as: tactile switches, membrane panels, silicone keyboards, plastic components, printed circuits, flexible pressure sensors... These products are used in household appliances, commercial, medical and sports equipment, industrial control instruments...

Flexkys ensures the quality and traceability of all products manufactured by the production site best suited to customer requirements.

	Flexkys team with Thomson (CEO) and the 2 AVe experts, Jean-Baptiste and Maryse	Quality department with control equipment under Thomson's authority

A 2 1/2-week mission in the DRC

Jean-François spent two and a half weeks in the DRC, in Kindu to be precise, somewhere in central-eastern DRC, not far from the Rwandan border and a two-hour flight from Kinshasa, the capital of the DRC.
capital of the DRC. He was approached by three Congolese women's ASBLs (non-profit associations) and a 4th organization with the aim of rationalizing the development...

Jean-François surrounded by his various contacts

Two AVe experts take part in SELAB (Abidjan Livestock Summit) from November 21 to 24, 2024 with several French livestock partners.

Responding to an invitation from the Ivory Coast's Minister of Livestock, Bernard, AVe expert in pig breeding, and Daniel, Ave expert in cattle breeding, took part in SELAB on a joint stand with several French livestock partners: IFIP (Institut Français du Porc), AXIOM, French leader in pig genetics, CFC (Celtic Freight Consulting), UNIPORC.

Joint stand at SELAB: IFIP, AXIOM, CFC, UNIPORC, AVe		Bernard at the conference  "Biosecurity in African pig farming"

Drafting of the specifications, taking into account the adjustments and modifications made by the sisters, which enabled the contractor, Mr. Diatta, to put a figure on the project; after checking the estimate and the usual negotiations, preparation of the works contract; trip to Senegal for the signing of the contract in December.

Early January 2023 : start of foundation work ; trip to Senegal in February, then in May to check on progress, start of maternity ward elevations. 

Back in Senegal at the beginning of October, the elevations of the two buildings are nearing completion, then in February 2024 I see that the dispensary's framework is being erected, the plasterwork on the facades is complete, and the electricians have begun their incorporation work.

In October, we visited the two buildings to take delivery. A few minor reservations were noted, which the contractor promised to resolve before the inauguration. The facility has been in operation since early September.

Saturday November 30, 2024, inauguration of the dispensary and maternity unit (some forty births have already taken place) in the presence of VIPs and an impressive number of villagers. 

Inauguration of the center in the presence of Mother MARIE JOSE, superior general of the SAINT THOMAS DE VILLENEUVE hospitable sisters.