Thursday, August 21, 2025
US grants emergency approval for animal medications to combat screwworm infestations
US health officials have granted the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) the authority to quickly authorize veterinarians and farmers to use animal drugs— which may be approved for other purposes or available in other countries— to treat or ...
Thursday, August 21, 2025
PRRS outbreaks prompt USDA to lower US pork production outlook
The US Department of Agriculture has lowered its 2025 pork production forecast, citing slower slaughter rates and lighter dressed weights in the second half of the year.
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Malaysia okays "chlorinated chicken", pointing to Codex standards
Malaysia allows some American-style meat production methods, such as chlorine-washed poultry and limited ractopamine use in pigs, provided they comply with Codex Alimentarius standards.
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Philippines reports fewer ASF cases in 2025, agriculture department says
The Philippine Department of Agriculture (DA) on August 18 said that cases of African swine fever (ASF) in the country are significantly lower compared to the same period in 2024 despite a slight uptick this month.
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
ASF confirmed in food company's fattening pig farm in Põlvamaa, Estonia
African swine fever (ASF) has been confirmed in food company Atria's fattening pig farm in Põlvamaa, Estonia.
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Close to 10,000 cattle in Maharashtra, India, hit by LSD
As many as 9,8230 cattle have been affected by the latest outbreak of the lumpy skin disease (LSD) in Maharashtra, India, resulting in the death of 339 of them, according to the Animal Husbandry department, which has claimed vaccination of ...
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Major UK Supermarkets halt supplies from major meat producer over pig cruelty allegations
British supermarket giants Tesco and Asda Kingdom have suspended supplies from a Lincolnshire pig farm following an investigation into alleged animal cruelty.
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
US launches US$750M sterile fly programme to shield cattle from flesh-eating maggots
The United States intends to breed thousands of sterile flies in a factory located in southern Texas to safeguard American cattle from flesh-eating maggots that come from Mexico.
Monday, August 18, 2025
Hog industry in Negros Occidental, Philippines gradually recovering from ASF
The hog-raising industry in the province of Negros Occidental, in the Philippines, is still recovering from the impacts of hog cholera and African Swine Fever (ASF), according to provincial veterinarian Dr Placeda Lemana on August 14.
Monday, August 18, 2025
US study: Antibiotic resistance in cattle-associated bacteria shows potential impact on human health
Antibiotics have long served as a foundation of modern veterinary medicine, especially in livestock animals, yet a growing public health threat looms as bacteria evolve to evade these vital drugs.
Friday, August 15, 2025
African swine fever hits another farm in Penang, Malaysia
An outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) has infected a pig farm in Kampung Selamat, Tasek Gelugor, Penang, increasing the total number of infected farms to five.
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Alltech's Vision for the Future of Feed and Livestock: Innovation, Sustainability, and Growth
As the global agricultural landscape continues to evolve, the feed and livestock industries are facing a host of challenges. From rising production costs and inflation to the urgent need for sustainability in farming practices, the pressure ...
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
China bans Spanish poultry imports over bird flu outbreak
China has banned imports of poultry and related products from Spain over an avian influenza outbreak, China's customs administration said in a notice dated August 7 released on its website.
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
SPACE 2025 to spotlight artificial intelligence in animal farming
The international exhibition for animal farming, SPACE 2025, will take place from Tuesday, 16 September, to Thursday, 18 September, at the Rennes Exhibition Centre in France.
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Scientists race to prevent invasion of aggressive, flesh-eating flies in the US
Packs of flesh-eating New World screwworms (NWS) may soon invade the United States, but the state of Texas is mounting a strategy to stop them.

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