Wednesday, July 30, 2025
New World Screwworm feared to be next livestock epidemic
After bird flu which led to the culling of large swaths of the US poultry flocks and set egg prices soaring, ranchers in Texas and officials at the US Agriculture Department are raising the next alarm: the New World screwworm.
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
US research: Japanese encephalitis virus threatens global pork industry
A recent study funded by the Swine Health Information Centre underscores the significant threat Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) poses to the global swine industry.
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Bird flu hits chicken sales in Bhubaneswar, India
The detection of bird flu cases in Khordha district has led to a steep decline in chicken sales across Bhubaneswar City in India.
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Pork supply tightens in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam following ASF spread
Inspectors are currently stationed in Ho Chi Minh City to monitor the entry of pork, particularly at the two major markets of Hoc Mon and Binh Dien, which are significant suppliers of wholesale pork, following the rapid resurgence of Africa ...
Monday, July 28, 2025
Southern Mexico ranches battle flesh-eating parasite devastating livestock
With Mexican cattle again barred this month from entry to the United States over fears of spreading a flesh-eating parasite, ranchers and veterinarians in Mexico hundreds of miles from the border are fighting what has US agricultural author ...
Monday, July 28, 2025
Animal rights group gets nod to review poultry handling rules in UK
The Animal Law Foundation—an animal advocacy group—has been given the green light to mount a legal challenge against the UK Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) plans to change the rules governing the handli ...
Friday, July 25, 2025
Lumpy skin disease outbreak in Pune, India may lead to a drop in milk production
With over 900 cattle infected with Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) and more cases emerging daily, Pune district is staring at a potential decline in milk supply.
Thursday, July 24, 2025
South Africa held "hostage" by broken system on FMD woes - Agriculture Minister
South Africa cannot continue managing foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreaks with outdated structures and fragmented authority, hoping a patchwork of short-term measures will deliver long-term stability, said John Steenhuisen, Minister of A ...
Thursday, July 24, 2025
Study sheds light on Senecavirus A incidence in US swine herds
Senecavirus A (SVA) is an endemic pathogen that remains an ongoing concern to the US swine industry.
Thursday, July 24, 2025
US study: Multidrug-resistant Salmonella strains are spreading in poultry
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Wednesday, July 23, 2025
H5N1 found in Extremadura, Spain turkey farm
Spain has reported an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu on a fattening turkey farm in the southwestern region of Extremadura, the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) said, citing Spanish authorities.
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
British farmers' scepticism on vaccines affecting bluetongue jab
Vaccine scepticism and misinformation in the United Kingdom are affecting uptake of bluetongue jabs needed to protect farm animals, senior vets have warned.
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
New research initiatives address H5N1 threats to US swine production
The Swine Health Information Centre (SHIC) in collaboration with the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) and the Pork Checkoff, has recently funded 10 projects addressing research priorities and topics within its H5N1 Risk ...
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
More than 800 pigs in Penang, Malaysia, put down due to ASF
A total of 822 pigs from two farms in Penang, Malaysia, have been culled due to the African swine fever (ASF) as of July 17.
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Mississippi State Professor honored with NOVUS poultry award
Ratima Adhikari, Ph.D., DVM, is the latest recipient of the Novus Outstanding Teaching Award. She received the honor during the Poultry Science Association (PSA) Annual Meeting on July 17 in North Carolina.

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