Animal Health
Friday, November 14, 2025
RFID technology enhances pig traceability to safeguard the industry
In the event of a disease outbreak, efficient and accurate swine traceability could help minimise the number of animals affected and speed up response efforts.
Friday, November 14, 2025
New ASF guidelines introduced by Philippines' agriculture department
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary, Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr., has issued new guidelines strengthening the country' defenses against African swine fever (ASF) while ensuring the safe importation of swine and pork produ ...
Thursday, November 13, 2025
UK researchers explore AI applications in monitoring cattle health
Can artificial intelligence help dairy farmers detect calf illnesses early—before they spread or turn fatal?
Thursday, November 13, 2025
25-year study finds US chicken consumption rising while salmonella outbreaks remain unchanged
Despite strengthened regulations and industry measures, foodborne Salmonella outbreaks tied to chicken continue to pose a major public health risk in the US.
Thursday, November 13, 2025
Nigeria and Russia move toward stronger cooperation in livestock disease control, agri tech
Nigeria and Russia have taken fresh steps toward strengthening cooperation in livestock disease control, vaccine production and agricultural technology.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Review finds salmon industry in Tasmania, Australia "overwhelmed" after mass fish deaths littered beaches with waste
The salmon industry in Tasmania, Australia was unprepared for this year's mass fish deaths, lacking effective waste recovery systems or an emergency plan as fatty residues from decomposing fish washed up on southern beaches.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Bird flu outbreak reported in Ireland, near border with Northern Ireland, UK
A new outbreak of bird flu has been confirmed in the Republic of Ireland, close to the border with Northern Ireland, the United Kingdom.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Pakistan sets up first livestock disease-free zone in Bahawalnagar
Pakistan's first livestock disease-free zone is being established in Bahawalnagar to turn it into a leading district for meat and milk exports.
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
US not yet ready to lift ban on Mexican cattle due to screwworm outbreak
The US is not yet prepared to reopen its border to Mexican cattle amid an outbreak of the flesh-eating New World screwworm parasite, US Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said, though she commended Mexico's efforts to control the pest.
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Luxembourg poultry farmers on alert as Europe grapples with severe avian flu outbreak
Since early October, avian influenza has been spreading rapidly across Europe, with more than 300 confirmed cases of the "Avian Influenza A" virus reported across 20 countries.
Monday, November 10, 2025
Spain orders indoor confinement of poultry birds as avian influenza cases rise
Spain will confine poultry indoors in several regions starting on November 10 in response to escalating cases of avian influenza across Europe, the Agriculture Ministry said.
Monday, November 10, 2025
Avian influenza confirmed in poultry farm in Niigata, Japan
The prefectural government of Niigata, Japan, said on November 4 that it has confirmed an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza at a poultry farm in the city of Tainai.
Monday, November 10, 2025
Taiwan ends ASF-related ban on pig transport and slaughter
A ban on the transportation and slaughter of pigs imposed following an African swine fever (ASF) outbreak in Taichung, Taiwan, ended last week, Taiwan's Cabinet said on November 6.
Monday, November 10, 2025
Veterinary researchers help prepare the US for global animal disease threats
A single outbreak of a foreign animal disease—such as foot-and-mouth disease, African swine fever, or peste des petits ruminants—can cripple a nation's livestock industry.
Monday, November 10, 2025
Bird flu outbreak prompts mass poultry culls in Europe
As bird flu cases climb across the Northern Hemisphere, farmers and public health authorities face ongoing challenges in containing the virus this winter.

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