Monday, November 11, 2024
Washington State University, US leads US$35 million initiative to boost animal vaccine access in East Africa and South Asia
Washington State University (WSU) will spearhead a new US$35 million federal initiative aimed at enhancing the delivery of animal vaccines in East Africa and South Asia.
Monday, November 11, 2024
Philippine agriculture sector braces for recovery amid climate challenges and ASF threats
The Department of Agriculture (DA) in the Philippines has assured that recovery measures are underway to counter the impacts of El Nino, La Nina, successive typhoons, and African swine fever (ASF) on the nation's agricultural sector.
Monday, November 11, 2024
Gut health solutions a focus for AB Vista at Eurotier 2024 in Germany
AB Vista will be exhibiting at Eurotier 2024, a leading international trade for animal farming and livestock management, held in Hanover, Germany.
Friday, November 8, 2024
Bird flu confirmed in Yorkshire, UK poultry farm, country raises risk level to high
The UK government confirmed an outbreak of bird flu in commercial poultry at a farm in Yorkshire, just hours after raising the national risk level for the disease from medium to high.
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Hung Nhon Group and Olmix partner to develop halal-compliant livestock production chain
Hung Nhon Group, a major Vietnamese agricultural corporation, and France's Olmix Group signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Hanoi, Vietnam, for a cooperative programme aimed at developing a production and supply chain for livestock ...
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Italy nears 100,000 swine culls in 2024 due to ASF outbreak
Northern Italy is approaching the grim milestone of 100,000 swine culls in 2024 because of African swine fever (ASF), according to a report by UKR AgroConsult.
Thursday, November 7, 2024
More rapid spread of bird flu in EU compared to last year
Bird flu has been spreading faster in the European Union this season than a milder 2023, raising concerns of a repeat of previous crises that led to the deaths of tens of millions of poultry and renewing fears that it could expand to humans ...
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
USDA strengthens H5N1 monitoring and biosecurity measures for dairy cattle and livestock
The US Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced plans to enhance testing and monitoring for the H5N1 avian influenza virus.
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
India unveils crisis management plan to combat zoonotic disease outbreaks
India has introduced a Crisis Management Plan (CMP) on animal health in response to the growing threat of zoonotic diseases like swine flu, Nipah virus, and bird flu.
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Selko webinar looks at how trace mineral source affects cow health status and performance in transition period
The latest installment in the Selko webinar series features one of the world's most preeminent thought leaders on dairy cattle health and performance: Dr. Jose Santos, Professor of Dairy Science at the University of Florida, who will reveal ...
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Livestock farm in Oregon, US, under investigation for positive H5N1 case
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Oregon state veterinary officials are investigating positive cases of H5N1 in a backyard farming operation in Oregon, the United States, that has a mix of poultry and livestock, including swine.
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Germany-China MoU seeks to improve cooperation in veterinary drug quality
The German Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL) signed a memorandum of understanding with the China Institute for Veterinary Drug Control (IVDC) in late October to ensure and enhance cooperation in the field of veteri ...
Monday, November 4, 2024
Benguet, Philippines strengthens animal checkpoints to prevent spread of ASF, bird flu
The Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO) of Benguet, Philippines, has intensified checkpoint operations to prevent animals infected with African swine fever (ASF) and bird flu from entering the province as holiday demand rises, Philippine New ...
Monday, November 4, 2024
Taiwan now ASF-free
Taiwan has been declared free of African swine fever (ASF), bringing the nation one step closer to being the only place in Asia unaffected by the three major swine diseases.
Friday, November 1, 2024
Republic of Ireland's agriculture department warns poultry keepers of Newcastle disease risks
The Republic of Ireland's Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has issued a call for vigilance among poultry keepers concerning Newcastle disease, urging close monitoring for any signs of this disease within flocks across t ...

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