Animal Health
Thursday, May 16, 2024
Scotland, UK, imposes movement restrictions following BSE case at Ayrshire farm
Movement restrictions have been put in place after a case of classical Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) was confirmed on a farm in Ayrshire, Scotland, the United Kingdom.
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
919 swine die due to ASF in Mizoram, India
At least 919 swine have died in Mizoram, India, due to African swine fever (ASF) infections this year as the disease continues to spread, The Times of India reported.
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
US allocates over US$100 million for enhanced bird flu surveillance
US health officials are allocating over US$100 million to bolster surveillance of bird flu in cattle and humans amid growing concerns that the outbreak has spread more extensively than reported, Bloomberg reported.
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Negros Occidental, Philippines, distributes financial aid to swine raisers amid ASF recovery efforts
The provincial government of Negros Occidental, Philippines, continues to distribute financial assistance to swine raisers affected by African swine fever (ASF) and other transboundary swine diseases, which resulted in the loss of approxima ...
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
New Zealand poultry official highlights risk of bird flu country faces
New Zealand's egg and chicken farmers are being urged to be vigilant and keep up strict biosecurity and surveillance measures in case avian influenza arrives in New Zealand.
Monday, May 13, 2024
Laos plans to enhance animal health systems for livestock industry growth
Laos is gearing up to implement robust animal health systems to mitigate the risks and repercussions of diseases on livestock, fortifying its husbandry sector and food security, Xinhua News reported.
Monday, May 13, 2024
More global poultry producers join effort to reduce antimicrobial use
Seven more groups involved in poultry have joined an international initiative aimed at decreasing the use of antimicrobials on poultry farms, Center for Infectious Disease Research & Policy reported.
Monday, May 13, 2024
Kazakhstan signs agreements for crop production and veterinary service with Dutch companies
Agreements were signed by Kazakhstan and Dutch companies on May 10 in Astana, Kazakhstan, to promote bilateral relations in both agriculture and healthcare, Kazakh Invest reported.
Monday, May 13, 2024
European organisations release framework for stronger cooperation in EU's One Health implementation
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), the European Environment Agency (EEA), the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the European Medicines Agency (EMA) published a joint ...
Friday, May 10, 2024
Pirbright Institute collaborates with The Vaccine Group to develop ASF vaccine
UK-based Pirbright Institute has joined forces with researchers at The Vaccine Group (TVG) to develop an African swine fever (ASF) vaccine, National Hog Farmer reported.
Thursday, May 9, 2024
Reducing use and improved monitoring can help tackle antimicrobial pollution from livestock, fish farming
While the use of antimicrobial drugs in farmed animals and in aquaculture has decreased over the past few years in Europe, the on-going presence of antimicrobial residues in the environment poses risks to ecosystems and human health, accord ...
Thursday, May 9, 2024
England, UK, at risk of bigger spread of bluetongue virus
A new strain of an animal disease that could have a devastating impact on livestock farmers looks set to spread across England, the United Kingdom, experts have warned.
Thursday, May 9, 2024
Canada in danger of H5N1 infecting dairy cattle as bird flu strikes cows in US
Scientists warned limited surveillance means Canada might not be staying ahead of a serious H5N1 outbreak among dairy cattle occuring in the United States even as officials said there's still no sign of a dangerous form of bird flu in Canad ...
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Seek Labs announces successful completion of ASFV in vivo trial utilising CRISPR-based treatments
US-based healthcare firm Seek Labs has announced the successful completion of a therapeutic trial using innovative CRISPR-based technologies to target the African swine fever virus (ASFV) in swine.
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
South Africa urged to maintain vigilance against animal diseases amid global outbreaks
South Africa's agricultural sector is being cautioned to remain vigilant against animal diseases despite the nation's current safe status, following the recent bird flu outbreak in the US that has affected dairy cattle and transmitted to hu ...

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