Animal Health
Monday, February 14, 2022
Antibiotic resistance tracking system developed by Roslin receives plaudits
A surveillance approach for antimicrobial resistance among people and their livestock, co-developed and piloted by Roslin Institute scientists, has been hailed as a success story following an international meeting.
Monday, February 14, 2022
Sales of animal medicines in Europe increases last year
Total sales of animal medicines in Europe reached €7.4 billion (US$8.4 billion) in 2021, an increase of 8.82% from €6.8 billion (US$7.7 billion) in 2020, according to data from Animal Health Europe's latest annual report.
Thursday, February 10, 2022
US detects first bird flu outbreak at a commercial poultry farm since 2020
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has confirmed the country's first highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak at a commercial poultry farm since 2020, Reuters reported.
Thursday, February 10, 2022
Canada confirms bird flu in Nova Scotia province
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has confirmed a case of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza at a commercial poultry farm at Nova Scotia province, the Toronto Sun reported.
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
More African swine fever cases in South Africa
240 swine have been killed by African swine fever (ASF) in the Southern Cape, South Africa as the country's Agriculture MEC Ivan Meyer announced ASF outbreaks in KwaNonqaba, Mossel Bay and Thembalethu, George townships, Cape Times reported.
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
South Korea detects additional case of bird flu
South Korea has confirmed an additional case of highly pathogenic avian influenza at a poultry farm in Boryeong, 141 km south of Seoul, increasing the number of bird flu cases discovered at poultry farms to 34 since November 8, 2021, Yonhap ...
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
Close to 702,000 poultry killed due to bird flu in Ghana
According to Ghana's Veterinary Services Directorate of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, 701,955 birds have been killed due to bird flu in the country, Ghana News Agency reported.
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
Roslin: Stem cell approach to aid study of pig infections
A method of producing immune cells from stem cells for research into pig infections is more affordable, practical and ethical than standard approaches, a study led by scientists from the Roslin Institute suggests.
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
Roslin: Cell marker methods aid study of poultry immunity
Novel approaches to identifying key molecules associated with immunity have enabled researchers to identify a chicken immune cell with a critical role in mediating fighting infection, the Roslin Institute announced.
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
Avian influenza threat can be combated, says Anpario expert
Anpario's poultry product technical manager, Laura Corbett, is encouraging all poultry farmers and producers to ensure a high level of biosecurity and hygiene, with regular cleaning and disinfection to minimise the spread of avian influenza ...
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
ASF detected in wild boar in South Korea's North Chungcheong Province
A wild boar infected with African swine fever (ASF) was found in Boeun County in the North Chungcheong Province, South Korea, about 52km southwest of the southernmost point where ASF had previously occurred in wild boars in the country.
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
EU veterinary drug legislation enacted to keep antimicrobial resistance in check
A new revised EU veterinary drug legislation was put in place last month, as part of efforts to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
Monday, February 7, 2022
Australia to invest in Biosecurity Training Centre
Australia is investing in the national Biosecurity Training Centre, which will help prevent exotic pests and diseases from entering the country, thus protecting domestic agriculture, forestry and fisheries industries.
Monday, February 7, 2022
Indonesia detects anthrax following livestock deaths
Authorities in Indonesia have declared anthrax red zones in two villages on Java island, banning livestock movement from the area following the deaths of livestock from anthrax, Reuters reported.
Monday, February 7, 2022
French Minister of Agriculture pushes for bird flu vaccines
Julien Denormandie, France's Minister of Agriculture, has pushed for bird flu vaccines to be approved for all 27 EU countries as one of his objectives during France's EU presidency, following the worst bird flu season in the UK, Germany, Be ...

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