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Friday, October 18, 2024
Nigeria calls for enhanced ASF surveillance
Nigeria's federal government has announced a call for increased surveillance for African swine fever (ASF) following reports of the disease in the neighbouring Benin Republic, The Nation reported.
Friday, October 18, 2024
India's poultry industry advocates for swift approval of avian flu vaccines
India's poultry sector is urging immediate approval of indigenously developed vaccines to mitigate the threat of bird flu, which poses a risk to farmers and producers in India, The Times of India reported.
Thursday, October 17, 2024
US swine farms advance biosecurity with new research projects
The US Swine Health Information Centre's (SHIC) Wean-to-Harvest Biosecurity Research Programme has recently funded two new projects aimed at improving the biosecurity of US swine farms, National Hog Farmer reported.
Thursday, October 17, 2024
UK scientists secure US$1 million for research on antimicrobial resistance in aquaculture
Scientists at the University of Stirling in Scotland, UK have received over GBP 770,000 (US$1 million) to support the commercial rollout of a new vaccine that could transform the aquaculture industry, Global Seafood Alliance reported.
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
EFL AG-DATA launches platform to "Empower Farmers with Intelligence"
Singapore start-up EFL AG-DATA (EFL) has today launched its platform to empower farms in the feed-to-meat supply chain with innovative, data-driven services that solve complex challenges and drive productivity.
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Philippines' ASF vaccine rollout to expand beyond Batangas province
The rollout of the African swine fever (ASF) vaccine in the Philippines is expected to extend to areas outside Batangas province, according to a senior agriculture official, ABS-CBN News reported.
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Australia invests additional US$63.7 million to fight avian influenza
The Australian government is investing an additional AUD 95 million (US$63.7 million) to further prepare and protect Australia against a strain of avian influenza that carries significant risks for the country's agricultural industries, wil ...
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
South Korea reports ninth ASF case in 2024, over 3,500 swine to be culled
South Korea has confirmed its ninth case of African swine fever (ASF) this year, officials announced, Yonhap News Agency reported.
Monday, October 14, 2024
ASF-related swine deaths in Mizoram, India, close to 14,000 following latest cases
Swine deaths in Mizoram, India, caused by African swine fever (ASF) has reached 13,874 on October 13, with six pigs reported dead and 21 culled.
Monday, October 14, 2024
Australia and New Zealand in intensive preparation for possible entry of bird flu strain
Australia and New Zealand are bracing for the arrival of a destructive bird flu strain by tightening biosecurity at farms, testing shore birds for disease, vaccinating vulnerable species, and war-gaming response plans.
Monday, October 14, 2024
Australian university joins US$3.3 million effort to strengthen Asia-Pacific biosecurity
James Cook University (JCU) will play a pivotal role in addressing biosecurity threats to Australia as part of a new AUD 5 million (US$3.3 million) programme aimed at the Asia-Pacific region.
Saturday, October 12, 2024
Philippines' Department of Agriculture urged to focus on budget allocation for ASF
The Department of Agriculture (DA) in the Philippines should prioritise addressing African swine fever (ASF) in its 2025 budget, Philippines' Senator Nancy Binay said, Philippine Daily Inquirer reported.
Saturday, October 12, 2024
SAIC funds US$2.08 million for research on fish health amid climate challenges
The Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC) has announced GBP 1.6 million (US$2.08 million) in funding for three new aquaculture projects aimed at improving fish health and welfare in response to climate change and other challenges ...
Friday, October 11, 2024
ASF-related restrictions on pork imports from Europe come into effect in UK's Isle of Man
Restrictions on importing pork from Europe to the Isle of Man, a British Crown Dependency of the United Kingdom, came into effect in a bid to minimise the risk posed by African swine fever (ASF).

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