Animal Health
Thursday, September 12, 2024
Philippines' Department of Agriculture expands ASF vaccine trials
The Philippine Department of Agriculture (DA) is expanding its ongoing trial of African swine fever (ASF) vaccines, sourced from Vietnam, to help swine farmers combat the viral disease, Philippine Daily Inquirer reported.
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Growing resistance of Asian blue tick threatens South African cattle health
A new study has revealed that the Asian blue tick, a known carrier of the deadly African redwater disease, is becoming increasingly resistant to common treatments in South Africa, foodformzansi reported.
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
National Pork Producers Council defends responsible antimicrobial use at AMR Congress
Dr Ashley Johnson, director of food policy at the US National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), recently participated in the World Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Congress, defending the pork industry's responsible use of antimicrobials, swinew ...
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Italian farmers fear for US$9 billion pork industry due to ASF
Italian swine farmers have raised alarms over the potential devastation to the country's EUR 8.2 billion (US$9 billion) prosciutto, sausage, and pork industry as the government battles its worst outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) since t ...
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Government official highlights critical role of India's veterinarians as country's livestock industry grows
India's veterinarians are set to play a critical role in tapping new opportunities and tackling emerging challenges as the country's livestock sector expands to absorb the anticipated demand for animal-sourced foods, both domestically and g ...
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
EU not close to getting vaccine against ASF as Italy, Germany, and Poland see disease's resurgence
The European Commission has warned that the European Union is not close to finding a vaccine against African swine disease (ASF).
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
USDA awards US$380,000 for new Tribal animal disease preparedness projects
The US Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has announced the allocation of US$380,000 to support four new cooperative agreements with Tribal partners.
Monday, September 9, 2024
Philippine hog raiser groups call for expediting ASF vaccination of pigs
Hog raiser groups in the Philippines on September 4 called on the country's Department of Agriculture (DA) to hasten the vaccination of pigs against African swine fever (ASF) to prevent further losses in the swine industry.
Friday, September 6, 2024
US university researchers develop first vaccine to protect cattle from bovine anaplasmosis
University of Missouri (UM, US) researchers have created the first vaccine proven to protect cattle from bovine anaplasmosis.
Thursday, September 5, 2024
Philippines' Department of Agriculture launches ASF vaccine trial in Batangas
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) initiated a controlled trial of an African swine fever (ASF) live vaccine on August 30, 2024, in Lobo, Batangas, a designated red zone in the province, Rappler reported.
Thursday, September 5, 2024
Philippines' agriculture group urges government to boost chicken and fish production amid ASF threat
An agriculture group has called on the government to expand chicken and fish production due to the resurgence of African swine fever (ASF), which continues to affect the supply of pork in the Philippines, Philippine Daily Inquirer reported.
Thursday, September 5, 2024
Bird flu hits three dairy farms in California, US
Cows at three California, US dairy farms have been placed under quarantine after testing positive for avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, according to the state's department of food and agriculture (CDFA), Quartz reported this week ...
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Philippines faces global scrutiny over rollout of ASF vaccine
The Philippines is under international scrutiny as it moves forward with a controlled rollout of an African swine fever (ASF) vaccine developed in Vietnam, as experts have expressed concerns regarding the vaccine's safety and efficacy, Sci ...
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
South Korea intensifies ASF disinfection measures following outbreak in Gyeonggi province
The South Korean government announced that it has intensified disinfection efforts and inspections following a confirmed outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) at a swine farm in Gimpo, Gyeonggi province, Yonhap reported.
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Hong Kong, China, stops poultry imports from areas in France, Poland, and US over bird flu concerns
The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department in Hong Kong, China, has ordered the suspension of the import of poultry meat and products, including poultry eggs, from Morbihan, France; Lubuskie, Poland; a ...

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