Friday, October 4, 2024
Anpario Inc. acquires US-based Bio-Vet Inc.
Anpario Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Anpario plc, announced on October 1 that it has completed the acquisition of Bio-Vet Inc.
Thursday, October 3, 2024
Nashik, India implements cattle movement ban amid lumpy skin disease outbreak
Nashik district, Maharashtra, India has imposed a ban on the movement of unvaccinated and unregistered cattle following an outbreak of lumpy skin disease, The Times of India reported.
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Over 1 million livestock vaccinated against lumpy skin disease in Afghanistan
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations has announced that more than one million doses of the lumpy skin disease (LSD) vaccine have been administered to livestock across Afghanistan, Daryo reported.
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
US farmers push for vaccinations amid ongoing bird flu crisis
US farmers are increasing pressure on the Biden administration to permit vaccinations for chickens, turkeys, and cattle to protect against bird flu, which has severely impacted livestock over the past three years, Reuters reported.
Monday, September 30, 2024
UK announces new measures to protect swine farmers from ASF
The UK has introduced new regulations aimed at protecting swine producers from the threat of African swine fever (ASF) as the disease continues its spread across Europe, New Food reported.
Monday, September 30, 2024
South Korea seeks to commercialise genetic diagnostic kit for LSD next year
South Korea's agricultural ministry said on September 25 that it plans to commercialise a genetic diagnostic kit for lumpy skin disease (LSD) next year, designed to selectively cull infected cattle rather than destroying the entire herd.
Friday, September 27, 2024
North American leaders address ASF threat at Ottawa, Canada forum
The fourth annual North American African Swine Fever (ASF) Forum, held in Ottawa, Canada, brought together government and industry leaders to discuss the ongoing threat of ASF to the Americas, National Hog Farmer reported.
Friday, September 27, 2024
USPOULTRY accepting board research initiative pre-proposals on further understanding avian influenza
USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation are accepting research pre-proposals from colleges, universities, and research facilities through November 1, on further understanding highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).
Thursday, September 26, 2024
NutriQuest partners with Modulant Biosciences to develop new treatment for swine diseases
US-based NutriQuest has announced a partnership with Modulant Biosciences to develop a breakthrough technology for controlling Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRSv) and other swine diseases, Farm Journal's Pork reported.
Thursday, September 26, 2024
Cargill's broiler trial with Indian university leads to better growth, lower pathogen levels from animal nutrition
Cargill, through its work leading the USAID-funded TRANSFORM project, has partnered with West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences in India on a broiler trial that resulted in enhanced growth performance, improved vaccine effica ...
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Concerns over bird flu spread as California, US reports new cases in dairy herds
After three more herds in California, US, tested positive for bird flu, questions are being raised about whether the true extent of the outbreak in the US is larger than recognised, given the lack of biosecurity and limited testing, The Gua ...
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Avian influenza outbreak detected at northern Israel poultry farm
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security in Israel reported an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza at a poultry farm in northern Israel, Nam News Network reported.
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
South Korea confirms fourth case of lumpy skin disease in cattle this year
South Korea has confirmed its fourth case of lumpy skin disease (LSD) in cattle this year, according to the country's Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, Yonhap reported.
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
H5N1 bird flu found in wastewater samples in areas in US where farm animals are
An extensive look at wastewater samples taken across the United States from May to July found traces of the H5N1 bird flu popping up—but only in areas populated by farm animals.
Monday, September 23, 2024
Japanese experts collaborate with Tanzanian researchers to combat neglected zoonotic diseases
Japanese experts, in collaboration with researchers from Tanzania's Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA), have launched a new project aimed at tackling neglected zoonotic diseases in Tanzania, Daily News reported.

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