Animal Health
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Philippines: The search for an ASF vaccine
Since African Swine Fever (ASF) was first detected in the Philippines in 2019, it has devastated the country's swine population, affecting 73 of 82 provinces nationwide.
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Health experts raise alarm over major hazard found in seafood sector
A new study highlights growing concerns over microplastic contamination in fish farming.
Monday, October 13, 2025
France's Phagos secures US$29 million to advance antibiotic alternatives for livestock
Paris-based biotech firm Phagos has secured a €25 million (US$29 million) Series A funding round to advance its bacteriophage-based treatments for bacterial diseases in animals, with plans to expand into human applications.
Monday, October 13, 2025
Vietnam's livestock sector expands global footprint despite cost and disease pressures
Vietnam's livestock industry is strengthening its global standing but continues to grapple with high production costs, slow technology adoption, and recurring disease outbreaks, according to Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Env ...
Friday, October 10, 2025
Bird flu detected in raw milk cheese
A new study has found that raw milk cheese made from contaminated milk contained infectious avian influenza virus, posing potential health risks to consumers.
Friday, October 10, 2025
Thousands of chickens to be culled amid suspected avian flu outbreak in Northern Ireland's County Tyrone
Around 20,000 chickens will be culled following the detection of a suspected bird flu case at a farm in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland.
Friday, October 10, 2025
Sri Lanka issues special gazette to curb spread of ASF
Sri Lanka's Department of Animal Production and Health has released an extraordinary gazette notification detailing measures to curb the spread of African swine fever (ASF), a senior health official told local media on October 8.
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Taiwan Smart Agriweek 2025 wraps up in Taipei with strong global participation and breakthrough innovations
The 11th edition of Taiwan Smart Agriweek concluded at TaiNEX 1 in Taipei, Taiwan with great success, attracting 400 exhibitors from 20 countries.
Thursday, October 9, 2025
South Korea's top cattle farm raises mad cow disease concerns amid potential expansion of US beef imports
The owner of a prominent cattle farm in South Gyeongsang Province opposes expanding US beef imports.
Thursday, October 9, 2025
WOAH sets first African swine fever vaccine rules
In May 2025, the World Organisation for Animal Health adopted their first international standard for African swine fever vaccines.
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Philippines unveils 10-year, US$3 billion plan to build biosecure livestock and poultry industry
The Philippines' ₱200-billion (US$3.43 billion) Animal Industry Development and Competitiveness Act (AIDCA)—signed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Sept. 25—marks a turning point in how the Philippines approaches lives ...
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
ASF claims over 9,000 pigs in Mizoram, India
A major outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) has swept through Mizoram, India, since mid-March, killing more than 9,380 pigs and affecting nearly 3,700 families in 162 villages across eight districts.
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
US FDA approves new drug to prevent and treat NWS infestations in cattle
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted conditional approval for Dectomax-CA1, a doramectin injection, to prevent and treat New World screwworm (NWS) infestations in cattle.
Monday, October 6, 2025
Purdue University celebrates launch of Elanco headquarters, milestone for One Health Innovation District
Purdue University President Mung Chiang, together with industry partners and city and state officials, marked the October 1 grand opening of Elanco Animal Health's new headquarters.
Friday, October 3, 2025
Adisseo proudly announces the addition of a new feature into its ADICT tool, supporting the SustainWay service
Worldwide, sustainability is a growing concern, especially in animal production, as this sector contributes notably to greenhouse gas emissions.

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