Animal Health
Friday, January 23, 2026
More than 10,000 hens at Tainan, Taiwan farm culled due to bird flu
The Animal Health Inspection and Protection Office of Tainan, Taiwan, on January 19 culled 10,836 laying hens at a farm in Houbi District after tests confirmed H5N1 avian influenza.
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
No cows at major agricultural event in Paris, France, due to LSD
There will be ‍no cows at Europe's largest agricultural show in Paris, France, this year for the first time ever after an outbreak of lumpy skin disease (LSD) in the country sparked fears of contamination, organisers said on January 1 ...
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Third large commercial poultry farm in North Yorkshire, England, UK, struck by bird flu
An outbreak of bird flu has been confirmed at a third large commercial poultry farm in North Yorkshire, England, the United Kingdom.
Monday, January 19, 2026
South Korea sees first ASF case in about two months
South Korea on January 17 confirmed its first case of African swine fever (ASF) in about two months, prompting the authorities to cull thousands of pigs and issue a standstill order to prevent the virus from spreading.
Friday, January 16, 2026
US pork organisation sends comments on USDA response plan for New World screwworm detection
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) in the United States submitted comments on the US Department of Agriculture's draft response plan for a New World screwworm detection in the country.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
All chickens at Nottinghamshire, England, UK farm to be culled following bird flu outbreak
Every chicken at a commercial poultry site in Nottinghamshire, England, the United Kingdom, will be culled after a case of bird flu was confirmed.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
LSD case confirmed at farm in northeast of Catalonia, Spain
The agriculture ministry of Catalonia, Spain, reported a new outbreak of lumpy skin disease (LSD) at a farm in Capmany, in the northeast of Catalonia.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Roslin: Stem cell study aids efforts to tackle ASF
A £1.6 million (US$2.2 million) study will aim to define factors linked to susceptibility and resistance to African swine fever (ASF) in domestic and wild pigs, the Roslin Institute announced last month.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Reports about bird flu in poultry farms in Egypt dismissed
The Egyptian Cabinet's Media Center denied reports circulating about the appearance of bird flu in Egyptian poultry farms and concerns over its potential impact on poultry prices.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
AgriLivestock & Feed Taiwan 2026 returns to Taipei on September 8-10
AgriLivestock & Feed Taiwan, part of Taiwan Smart Agriweek, one of Asia's dedicated events for livestock farming, returns to TaiNEX 1 in Taipei, Taiwan, on September 8–10.
Friday, January 9, 2026
ASF cases in Spain rouse concerns about protecting pigs in UK
Following recent outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF) in Spain, UK pig producers are being urged to maintain strong biosecurity measures and ensure robust contingency plans are in place.
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Dairy herd in Wisconsin, US, hit by HPAI linked to "spillover event" from wildlife
On December 14 last year, the US Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) shared that a dairy herd became the first detected case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Wisconsin, the United Sta ...
Thursday, January 8, 2026
New bird flu case reported at poultry farm in Okcheon, North Chungcheong, South Korea
South Korea has confirmed an additional case of highly pathogenic avian influenza at a poultry farm, bringing the total number of cases this season to 33, authorities said on January 6.
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Catalonia, Spain, confirms 18 more wild boar hit by ASF
The Department of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Food of Catalonia, Spain, announced on January 5 that 18 more wild boar have fallen prey to African swine fever (ASF) near Cerdanyola del Vallès.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Bird flu detected at commerical poultry farm near York, England, UK
A case of bird flu has been confirmed at a large commercial poultry farm near York, England, the United Kingdom.

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