Regional heads chart way forward for the livestock sector Strengthening disease surveillance in livestock and emergency response in the region was highlighted at the consultation of the Pacific Heads of Veterinary and Animal Production Services (PHOVAPS) network on Friday, May 28. The Consultation on Animal Health and Production (AHP) Regional Priorities and Way Forward virtual meeting had more than 40 representatives in attendance to review and engage country feedback on the draft PHOVAPS Charter and the draft Animal Health and Production (AH&P) Framework. PHOVAPS was set up to promote regional collaboration on strengthening animal production and health systems through capacity building, research, information sharing and networking and policy strengthening.