Animal Health
Monday, May 6, 2024
New bluetongue virus vaccine approved in the Netherlands
The UK National Farmers' Union (NFU) said a new vaccine authorised for use against bluetongue virus serotype 3 (BTV-3) in the Netherlands, NFU reported.
Monday, May 6, 2024
Swine industry in Scotland, UK, faces ASF threat due to import control failings
Industry leaders in Scotland, UK, have raised concerns over the looming threat of an African swine fever (ASF) outbreak, attributing the risk to what they perceive as the UK government's inadequate approach to import controls, Pig World rep ...
Monday, May 6, 2024
Brazil pushed for quicker conclusion of national FMD efforts
Brazil had sped up its foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccination campaign as it aims to become completely free of FMD without vaccination by 2026.
Monday, May 6, 2024
Switzerland reveals measures against ASF
Switzerland's Federal Council recently announced actions to prevent African swine fever (ASF).
Friday, May 3, 2024
US expert raises concerns over undetected spread of H5N1 virus among US dairy cattle
Michael Osterholm, director of the US Centre for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP), warned that most H5N1 infections among US dairy cattle and other animal populations may be going undetected, despite increased surveillance ef ...
Friday, May 3, 2024
US to test beef samples as bird flu spreads to dairy cows in country
The US government said on April 29 that it is collecting samples of ground beef at retail stores in US states for testing, following the recent bird flu infection of dairy cows
Thursday, May 2, 2024
USDA's APHIS bolsters animal disease traceability in the US
The United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is putting in place the technology, tools, and processes to help quickly pinpoint and respond to costly foreign animal diseases by amend ...
Thursday, May 2, 2024
Brazil issues positive regulatory determination for PRRS-resistant pigs, says Genus plc
Genus plc, the parent company of PIC (Pig Improvement Company), has announced that Brazil recently issued a favorable regulatory determination for gene-edited pigs resistant to the porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) virus.
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Bird flu detected in Colorado, US dairy herd as lawmakers call for stricter measures
Colorado has joined the ranks of US states grappling with bird flu in dairy herds, making it the ninth US state to report such cases, according to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), Reuters reported.
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
US implements stricter bird flu testing for dairy cattle amid concerns of widespread outbreak
Amid growing concerns about the spread of bird flu among livestock, the US announced plans to intensify testing in dairy cattle, signalling a proactive approach to mitigate risks associated with the virus, Axios reported.
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Malaysia faces shortage of veterinarians amid industry demands
Malaysia is grappling with a significant shortage of veterinarians, with the need for at least 6,000 professionals to meet industry demands and enhance animal husbandry practices, Bernama reported.
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Bulacan, Philippines, declared free of avian influenza
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) declared on April 26 that the country's Bulacan province is now free of H5N1 avian influenza (AI).
Monday, April 29, 2024
Bird flu resurgence sparks egg price surge worldwide
A recent resurgence of avian influenza in poultry facilities across the US, Japan, and various other nations has prompted a renewed increase in egg prices around the world, CNBC reported.
Monday, April 29, 2024
Zoetis to sell medicated feed additive portfolio to Phibro Animal Health
Zoetis Inc. and Phibro Animal Health Corporation announced on April 28 that they have entered into a definitive agreement where Phibro Animal Health will acquire Zoetis' medicated feed additive (MFA) product portfolio, certain water soluble ...
Friday, April 26, 2024
ASF detected in Mizoram, India
The Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Department of Mizoram, India, has detected African swine fever (ASF) in Aizawl, Champhai, and Saitual districts, prompting authorities to initiate containment efforts, Northeast Today reported.

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