Animal Health
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
"Prepare for the unexpected" Selko webinar episode offers holistic strategy for managing salmonella risk on poultry farms
Selko, the feed additives brand of Nutreco, is discussing the threats that salmonella poses across the feed-to-farm chain and sharing a holistic approach to mitigating this risk in the latest installment of its recorded webinar series.
Monday, September 2, 2024
Vietnam's AVAC to export 150,000 doses of ASF vaccine to the Philippines
AVAC Vietnam Joint Stock Company (AVAC) will export 150,000 doses of its African swine fever (ASF) vaccine to the Philippines on August 29, 2024, according to the company's general director, Nguyen Van Diep, Vietnam News Agency reported.
Monday, September 2, 2024
ASF actively affects 32 provinces in Philippines
The number of provinces in the Philippines with active cases of African swine fever (ASF) increased to 32 while affected villages, or barangays, rose to 458, the Department of Agriculture (DA) reported.
Friday, August 30, 2024
Taiwan seeks classical swine fever-free status
Taiwan has applied for recognition as a classical swine fever (CSF)-free country after halting pig vaccinations against the disease for a year, according to a government press release on August 24.
Thursday, August 29, 2024
Odisha, India launches mass poultry culling amid H5N1 bird flu outbreak
The state of Odisha in eastern India has initiated a large-scale culling of poultry following a confirmed case of the highly pathogenic H5N1 strain of bird flu, World Echo News reported.
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Pork vendors in the Philippines promise ASF-free pork ahead of holiday season
Vendors of "lechon" (roasted pork) in La Loma, Quezon city, Philippines, have assured customers that their pork products are free from African swine fever (ASF), Philippine News Agency reported.
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Republic of Ireland farmers face animal vaccine shortage amid rise in blackleg cases
The Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) in the Republic of Ireland has confirmed an animal vaccine shortage affecting many parts of Ireland, according to IFA Animal Health Committee chair TJ Maher, Agriland reported.
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Cebu, Philippines assists swine farmers with livestock insurance amid ASF resurgence
The city government of Cebu, Philippines, has aided 79 swine farmers in securing livestock insurance amid the ongoing resurgence of African swine fever (ASF), an official confirmed, Philippine News Agency reported.
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
France launches free bluetongue vaccination plan
France has rolled out a free vaccination plan to protect the nation's sheep, cattle and goat herds after a new strain of bluetongue virus was detected in the country's north, causing panic among farmers.
Monday, August 26, 2024
Four firms express interest in supplying ASF vaccines to the Philippines
At least four companies have shown interest in supplying the Philippines with vaccines to combat African swine fever (ASF), which has severely impacted the country's pork supply, said the Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA), Philipp ...
Friday, August 23, 2024
ASF spreads to 11 regions in the Philippines
The swine industry in the Philippines continues to grapple with African swine fever (ASF), with the country's Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) reporting the spread of the disease to 11 regions, 22 provinces, and 64 municipalities as of Augus ...
Thursday, August 22, 2024
Norwegian salmon farmers face profit decline amid lower demand and health challenges
Norwegian salmon farmers have reported a decline in second-quarter profits, driven by reduced consumer demand amid rising living costs and health-related issues affecting production yields, Bloomberg reported.
Thursday, August 22, 2024
Philippines' Agriculture Department addresses concerns over potential second wave of ASF
The Department of Agriculture (DA) in the Philippines has sought to ease concerns about a potential second wave of African swine fever (ASF) outbreaks, despite ongoing reports of ASF cases in various regions of the country, The Philippine S ...
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Iloilo, Philippines swine industry sees 70% recovery in ASF aftermath
The swine industry in Iloilo province, Philippines, is steadily recovering from the effects of African swine fever (ASF), with swine sufficiency levels now at 70%, The Manila Times reported.
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Colombia stops poultry imports from Brazil over concerns of Newcastle disease
Colombia, through government office Colombian Agricultural Institute (ICA), has temporarily suspended the importation of poultry products from Brazil.

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