Animal Health
Tuesday, August 30, 2022
Sarawak, Malaysia premier highlights importance of regional network to track aquaculture diseases
Sarawak, Malaysia, must be part of a regional network keeping tabs on aquaculture diseases in order to protect the local industry, said the Premier of Sarawak, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.
Monday, August 29, 2022
Canada provides $45 million funding to support pork industry in fighting ASF
Canada is investing $45 million to help its pork industry deal with a potential outbreak of African swine fever (ASF).
Friday, August 26, 2022
Growth expected for Philippines' poultry, swine sectors as animal disease cases drop
The Philippines' poultry and swine sectors are expected to sustain a positive growth in the succeeding quarters with cases of animal diseases in the country on a downward trend, according to an official of the Department of Agriculture (DA) ...
Thursday, August 25, 2022
Vietnam stops use of domestically-produced ASF vaccine following pig deaths
Vietnam has temporarily suspended the use of its first home-grown African swine fever (ASF) vaccine after dozens of pigs inoculated with the shots died this month, state media reported on August 24.
Thursday, August 25, 2022
Abu Dhabi, UAE, to vaccinate 2.1 million animals in latest campaign
Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates, is set to vaccination 2.1 million animals as part of its 14th annual livestock vaccination campaign, the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (Adafsa) announced.
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Zoetis: Study shows genetically superior cows can be more sustainable and productive
A new study from Zoetis helps show the positive effect genetic selection in the dairy industry can have on environmental sustainability outcomes.
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
48-hour standstill at pig farms in South Korea ordered following ASF confirmation
A 48-hour standstill was ordered on pig farms and related facilities in the eastern Gangwon Province, South Korea, last weekend by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs after confirmation of a second African swine fever (ASF) ...
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
World's first synthetic FMD, LSD vaccine could be created in New South Wales, Australia
The world's first synthetic vaccine for foot and mouth disease (FMD) and lumpy skin disease (LSD) could be developed in New South Wales, Australia, by August next year, fast-tracked by a $6 million investment by the Australian government.
Monday, August 22, 2022
More than one million farm animals vaccinated against FMD in Indonesia
As many as 1,589,144 farm animals have been vaccinated against foot and mouth disease (FMD) in Indonesia so far, according to data from the FMD Handling Task Force.
Monday, August 22, 2022
More than 7,000 cattle dead from LSD in eight Indian states
Over 7,300 cattle have died so far due to lumpy skin disease (LSD) in eight Indian states including one union territory.
Friday, August 19, 2022
More than 30,000 pigs culled in Sarawak, Malaysia, to control ASF
A total of 32,204 pigs in Sarawak, Malaysia have been culled this year as of August 16 to curb the spread of African swine fever (ASF), said Dato Sri Dr. Stephen Rundi Utom.
Friday, August 19, 2022
Six US poultry facilities recognised with Innovation in Safety & Health Award
The Joint Industry Safety and Health Council recently recognised six poultry facilities in the United States with an Innovation in Safety & Health Award.
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Glimmer of hope for Philippines as country gradually recovers from ASF
A Philippine province or even a region may soon be declared free of African swine fever (ASF), indicating that the country is slowly winning its fight against the fatal hog disease.
Thursday, August 18, 2022
India's National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases issues advisory on LSD in Madhya Pradesh
The National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases (NIHSAD) of the Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR) in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India, has issued an advisory for lumpy skin disease (LSD) in animals.
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
South Africa battles against 116 active FMD outbreaks
South Africa is currently battling at least 116 active outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), said the country's agriculture, land reform and rural development minister, Thoko Didiza.

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