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Hog farmers in Philippines advised to prepare for ASF during start of rainy season: Friday, June 26, 2026; Local hog farmers in the Philippines should prepare for the possible spread of African swine fever (ASF) during the onset of the rainy season, the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) said.

Norwegian initiative using gene-editing tech to identify genetic mechanisms behind sea lice resistance: Friday, June 26, 2026; A Norwegian research initiative is using CRISPR gene-editing technology to identify the genetic mechanisms behind sea lice resistance, with the goal of improving Atlantic salmon health, welfare and sustainability.

South Gyeongsang, South Korea, to launch prevention-focused disease control system over next three years: Wednesday, June 24, 2026; South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea, will launch a prevention-focused, year-round disease control system over the next three years to respond proactively to the constant risk of livestock infectious diseases.

Ingham locks down chicken farms in Western Australia following bird flu cases: Tuesday, June 23, 2026; Poultry giant Ingham's locked down chicken farms in Western Australia after at least two cases of H5N1 bird flu were confirmed on the state's remote south coast and authorities raced to work out whether the virus is spreading nationwide through vulnerable wildlife.

Hog farmers in Philippines advised to prepare for ASF during start of rainy season
Norwegian initiative using gene-editing tech to identify genetic mechanisms behind sea lice resistance
South Gyeongsang, South Korea, to launch prevention-focused disease control system over next three years
Ingham locks down chicken farms in Western Australia following bird flu cases

: Monday, January 15, 2024
China imposes import ban on swine from Bangladesh amid ASF outbreak

China has taken preventive measures by banning the import of swine, swine products, and wild boar from Bangladesh following the confirmation of an outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) in the country, Pig World reported.

: Friday, January 12, 2024
Another ASF case detected in Hong Kong swine farm

The Hong Kong Agriculture, Fisheries, and Conservation Department confirmed the presence of African swine fever (ASF) in a swine farm near Yuen Long, after samples from 32 swine at the San Tin farm were examined, RTHK reported.

: Thursday, January 11, 2024
Philippines bans poultry imports from Belgium, France due to bird flu

In response to recent bird flu outbreaks in Belgium and France, the Philippines' Department of Agriculture declared an indefinite ban on imports of poultry and related products from both countries, including wild birds, The Star reported.

: Thursday, January 11, 2024
Bird flu detected at Quebec, Canada poultry farm

A case of bird flu has been identified at a commercial poultry farm in western Quebec, Canada, leading to about 30 individuals off work as the operation undergoes sterilisation procedures, CBC News reported.

: Tuesday, January 9, 2024
ASF outbreak hits Hong Kong, farmers hit out at lack of testing

Several local swine farms in Hong Kong are raising concerns and criticising the government for not conducting tests on live swine imported from mainland China, leading to a recent surge in African swine fever (ASF) outbreaks, The Standard r ...

: Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Blow flies potential carriers of avian influenza virus, according to Japanese research team

Blow flies may be carriers of avian influenza viruses, a Japanese research team said recently, as Japan grapples with infections that have led to widespread bird culls and driven up food prices.

: Tuesday, January 9, 2024
California heaviest affected by avian influenza as disease rages across US

Farms across California, the United States, have had to euthanise several million chickens and ducks in recent weeks, as a wave of avian influenza threatens to upend US poultry and egg supplies.

: Monday, January 8, 2024
Bird flu detected in French duck farm despite vaccination efforts

France has reported a case of bird flu on a duck farm in the Vendee region, marking the first outbreak since the country initiated bird flu vaccinations last year, Channel News Asia reported.

: Monday, January 8, 2024
UK university looks into livestock farms as possible sources of resistant infections in animals

The University of Nottingham in the United Kingdom said livestock farms are being studied as potential sources of resistant infections in animals and humans.

: Monday, January 8, 2024
South Korea reported avian influenza outbreak at poultry farm over weekend

South Korea confirmed on January 7 an additional case of highly pathogenic avian influenza at a poultry farm, the latest in a series of infections nationwide.

: Friday, January 5, 2024
Australia's immunisation drive shields thousands of Indonesian cattle from LSD

In an ongoing effort to safeguard Australia's cattle industry from biosecurity threats, the Australian government has sent its final and one-millionth vaccination dose to Indonesia to combat lumpy skin disease (LSD) and foot-and-mouth disea ...

: Thursday, January 4, 2024
Parliamentary committee raises concerns over Indian government report on LSD deaths

An Indian Parliamentary Standing Committee has raised doubts about the accuracy of government data regarding cattle deaths caused by lumpy skin disease (LSD) in India, Indian Express reported.

: Thursday, January 4, 2024
Researchers in Germany creating device that can cut antibiotic use, serve as air purifier in barns

Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute of Optronics, System Technologies and Image Exploitation IOSB (Institute for Advanced Systems Technology, or AST ) in Germany have been working alongside their partners to sustainably reduce the use o ...

: Thursday, January 4, 2024
UK chief veterinary officer urges vigilance as new bluetongue cases emerge

The chief veterinary officer of the United Kingdom is urging farmers to maintain vigilance as five new cases of bluetongue serotype 3 have been confirmed, bringing the total number to 22 since the initial outbreak last month, South West Far ...

: Wednesday, January 3, 2024
More avian influenza outbreaks confirmed in poultry flocks in five US states

Five US states reported more highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreaks in poultry over the past few days, including California where more layer farms were hit by the virus, according to the latest updates from the US Department of Agricul ...

China imposes import ban on swine from Bangladesh amid ASF outbreak

Another ASF case detected in Hong Kong swine farm

Philippines bans poultry imports from Belgium, France due to bird flu

Bird flu detected at Quebec, Canada poultry farm

ASF outbreak hits Hong Kong, farmers hit out at lack of testing

Blow flies potential carriers of avian influenza virus, according to Japanese research team

California heaviest affected by avian influenza as disease rages across US

Bird flu detected in French duck farm despite vaccination efforts

UK university looks into livestock farms as possible sources of resistant infections in animals

South Korea reported avian influenza outbreak at poultry farm over weekend

Australia's immunisation drive shields thousands of Indonesian cattle from LSD

Parliamentary committee raises concerns over Indian government report on LSD deaths

Researchers in Germany creating device that can cut antibiotic use, serve as air purifier in barns

UK chief veterinary officer urges vigilance as new bluetongue cases emerge

More avian influenza outbreaks confirmed in poultry flocks in five US states

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