Animal Health
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
New project aims to improve resilience of EU aquaculture through better animal health
Bringing together a team of researchers from 16 countries, a new 4.5-year project funded by the EU Horizon Europe Cure4Aqua program plans to enhance the resilience of EU aquaculture by improving aquatic animal health and welfare.
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
China and New Zealand work together on prevention and control of cattle diseases
Experts from China and New Zealand have recently discussed prevention and control of major diseases affecting dairy cattle at a conference between both countries, Xinhua News reported.
Monday, December 19, 2022
US FDA: Sales of antimicrobial drugs approved for use in livestock fell by less than 1% during 2020-21
The US Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Center for Veterinary Medicine recently published the "2021 Summary Report on Antimicrobials Sold or Distributed for Use in Food-Producing Animals".
Monday, December 19, 2022
China-New Zealand joint forum aims to boost cooperation in fighting livestock diseases
The first China-New Zealand Dairy Diseases Control Training Forum was held on December 17 in Beijing, China, and was focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation in combating major livestock disease.
Friday, December 16, 2022
Czech Republic bans outdoor poultry farming due to bird flu
The Czech Republic's State Veterinary Administration (SVS) has announced a nationwide ban on outdoor poultry farming to tackle the spread of highly pathogenic bird flu in the country, the Macau News Agency reported.
Friday, December 16, 2022
Narok County, Kenya, launches livestock vaccination campaign with FAO
The government of Narok County, Kenya, in collaboration with the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO), has launched a livestock vaccination campaign that targets about 510,000 cattle, sheep and goats.
Thursday, December 15, 2022
Scientists explore livestock systems' role in antimicrobial resistant bacteria that may affect human health
Scientists from the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), the University of Liverpool, the University of Edinburgh and elsewhere have traced how livestock systems act as a reservoir for antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) bacteria an ...
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
USPOULTRY releases updated report of antibiotic stewardship within US poultry production
Updated research, supported by the US Food and Drug Administration and US Poultry & Egg Association, was released on December 13 quantifying the US poultry industry's on-farm antibiotic use, including a new section on layer production.
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
Around 2,000 LSD-related animal deaths reported in Maharashtra, India, despite full vaccination of cattle
Maharashtra, India, has seen 2,018 animal deaths in connection to lumpy skin disease (LSD) between November 29 and December 5, according to available data.
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Biosecurity networks in Southeast Asia crucial for Australia's defence against animal diseases, industry official notes
Biosecurity 'neighbourhood watch' networks across livestock export supply chains throughout Southeast Asia will continue to be pivotal to Australia's forward-defence against animal disease incursions, according to NT Livestock Exporters' As ...
Monday, December 12, 2022
South Korea extends poultry culling in South Jeolla
South Korea's Agriculture Ministry said on December 11 it has expanded the scope of poultry culling at farms infected with a highly pathogenic avian influenza in some areas of South Jeolla.
Monday, December 12, 2022
Recent regulation in Spain to moderate use of antibiotic use in livestock
A recent regulation in Spain will establish a national reference value for antibiotic use, which will be defined according to the species and livestock classification.
Monday, December 12, 2022
Australia in process of getting animal vaccines to protect pigs from Japanese encephalitis virus
Australia's federal government has confirmed it is in the process of obtaining vaccines internationally for horses and pigs to protect them from Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV).
Friday, December 9, 2022
Japan intensifies measures against bird flu and African swine fever
Japan's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries said it will intensify measures to protect poultry and swine farms from bird flu and African swine fever (ASF) as bird flu spreads across the country, NHK World-Japan reported.
Friday, December 9, 2022
Nigeria inaugurates documents on controlling transboundary animal diseases
The federal government of Nigeria has inaugurated the National Strategic Documents for the Control of Transboundary Animal Diseases (TADs).

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