Animal Health
Monday, June 10, 2024
ASF confirmed in eastern Germany
German authorities announced a case of African swine fever (ASF) has been confirmed in farm swine in eastern Germany, Reuters reported.
Monday, June 10, 2024
Philippines supports swine raisers in Caraga region with aid package
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture in the Caraga Region (DA-13) is providing continuous assistance to swine raisers affected by African swine fever (ASF) through a PHP 5.5 million (US$93,500) support package, Philippine News Agency ...
Monday, June 10, 2024
ASF discovered in Calbiga, Samar, Philippines
African swine fever (ASF) has been detected in Calbiga, Samar, the Philippines, following recent testing of two samples from backyard hog raisers.
Friday, June 7, 2024
H5N1 avian flu detected in San Francisco, US
US health officials reported that the H5N1 avian flu was detected last month in two asymptomatic chickens at a live bird market in San Francisco, California, US, with no indication of public exposure, CBS News reported.
Friday, June 7, 2024
Alltech unveils Levelset to boost gut health in swine
Alltech has launched Levelset, a new solution aimed at improving gut health in swine.
Friday, June 7, 2024
Seek Labs appoints ASF R&D expert as vice president of veterinary development
Seek Labs, a healthcare innovations company developing next-generation point-of-care molecular diagnostic systems and novel CRISPR-based pharmaceutical technology, has announced the appointment of Dr. Douglas Gladue, PhD, as its new vice pr ...
Friday, June 7, 2024
Netherlands affirms effectiveness of bird flu vaccines as country plans to vaccinate poultry flock
Bird flu vaccines for laying hens are effective in practice, the government of the Netherlands said last week, while confirming plans to vaccinate poultry birds against the virus.
Thursday, June 6, 2024
Third poultry farm in Australia hit by bird flu
Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected at a third poultry farm near Melbourne, Australia, according to the Victoria state government, Reuters reported.
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Bakkafrost to cull 180,000 salmon following ISA detection
Bakkafrost, a major salmon producer, announced it will cull 180,000 salmon after detecting infectious salmon anaemia (ISA) at one of its farms in the Faroe Islands, SeafoodSource reported.
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Kemin Industries introduces FORMYL, advanced feed acidifier for swine health, in US
Kemin Industries has launched of FORMYL™, an innovative feed additive designed to enhance swine health and productivity, in the United States.
Monday, June 3, 2024
US, Europe consider vaccinating workers exposed to H5N1 bird flu
Efforts to secure H5N1 bird flu vaccines are underway in the US and Europe, targeting protection for at-risk poultry and dairy workers, veterinarians, and lab technicians, Reuters reported.
Monday, June 3, 2024
Selko to share research on strategies supporting pig health and performance in Leipzig, Germany
Selko, the feed additives brand of Nutreco, is sharing research findings on dietary strategies to support pig health, performance and efficient production during the joint congress of the 27th International Pig Veterinary Society (IPVS) and ...
Monday, June 3, 2024
WOAH elects new director general
The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) elected its new director general, Dr. Emmanuelle Soubeyran, for a five-year term (2024-2029) during its 91st General Session.
Monday, June 3, 2024
ASF virus discovered in feed under very specific circumstances, EFSA project found
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) initiated an international research project in which it found that the spread of the African swine fever virus through animal feed is only to be expected in exceptional cases.
Friday, May 31, 2024
FAO experts convene to enhance integrated biosecurity index
Technical experts from the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), joined by external specialists, gathered in Rome, Italy to review the first iteration of the FAO integrated biosecurity index (IBI).

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