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Vietnam's Dong Nai culls over 1,900 pigs after African swine fever confirmed at contract farm: Friday, June 26, 2026; The outbreak at a household-operated contract facility in Tan Phu Ward was linked to an open housing system that allowed insect exposure, with authorities warning the disease situation may remain complicated in coming months.

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.

Vietnam's Dong Nai culls over 1,900 pigs after African swine fever confirmed at contract farm
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

: Monday, December 18, 2023
US research initiatives awarded US$1.15 million to tackle liver abscesses in cattle

The International Consortium for Antimicrobial Stewardship in Agriculture (ICASA) has granted approximately US$1.15 million to four research initiatives in the United States focused on understanding the root causes of liver abscesses in bee ...

: Monday, December 18, 2023
Rise in US' 2022 sales of critically important antimicrobial drugs approved for livestock

The US Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Center for Veterinary Medicine recently published its 2022 "Summary Report on Antimicrobials Sold or Distributed for Use in Food-Producing Animals".

: Thursday, December 14, 2023
UK authorities empowered to issue US$6,300 penalties for animal welfare offenses

In a move to bolster animal health and welfare protections, United Kingdom local authorities are now empowered to issue penalty notices of up to GBP 5,000 (US$6,300) as part of new legislation introduced under the Animals (Penalty Notices) ...

: Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Jinyu Bio-Tech plans mRNA vaccine for ASF

Chinese biotechnology firm Jinyu Bio-Technology experienced a 2.4% surge in its share price after unveiling ambitious plans to develop an mRNA vaccine for African swine fever (ASF), YiCai Global reported.

: Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Bird flu outbreaks in Japan raise concerns of egg shortage and record prices

Recent bird flu outbreaks at four poultry farms in Japan are causing concerns of a potential "egg shock," with experts warning that prices may reach record highs due to an egg shortage, The Mainichi reported.

: Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Symposium in Hanoi, Vietnam, focuses on antibiotic use in livestock

Vietnam's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, hosted the "Symposium on Multi-Sectoral Coordination in Antimicrobial Resistance Prevention and Control: From Policies to Actions" on Dec ...

: Wednesday, December 13, 2023
USPOULTRY releases updated report of antibiotic stewardship within US poultry production

Updated research, supported by the US Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY), was released on December 11, quantifying the US poultry industry's on-farm antibiotic use.

: Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Oleon glycerol monolaurate to improve gut health & economic performance

Glycerol Monolaurate (GML), also known as monolaurin, is a monoglyceride formed through the esterification of glycerol and lauric acid. Lauric acid is a fatty acid with 12 carbons (C12) that is derived from plant-based sources, such as palm ...

: Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Singapore suspends poultry imports from regions affected by avian influenza

The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has suspended the import of raw poultry and poultry products from regions affected by the highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza, which include four Japanese prefectures – Saga, Ibaraki, Saitama, and Ka ...

: Monday, December 11, 2023
Hong Kong orders culling of over 900 swine due to ASF

Hong Kong authorities have ordered the culling of more than 900 swine after detecting African swine fever (ASF) on a licensed farm in the New Territories district, The Straits Times reported.

: Monday, December 11, 2023
Beef products banned in Uganda as country deals with anthrax outbreak

Uganda has imposed a ban on the sale of beef products as authorities struggle to contain a severe anthrax outbreak originating in the Kyotera district of the central region.

: Monday, December 11, 2023
More than 10,000 animals in Alagoas, Brazil, vaccinated against classical swine fever

The fifth stage of Brazil's vaccination campaign against classical swine fever (CSF) had 17,011 animals in the state of Alagoas immunised, according to data from the Brazilian Association of Pig Breeders (ABCS).

: Monday, December 11, 2023
Sweden reduces infected ASF zone in country

The government of Sweden has announced a reduction of the country's infected African swine fever (ASF) zone.

: Thursday, December 7, 2023
Bird flu outbreak prompts culling of thousands of ducks and geese in east Germany

Approximately 6,700 ducks and geese are slated for culling following the confirmation of a highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu outbreak on a farm in Schonberg, located in the eastern state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany, Channel News Asia r ...

: Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Bird flu outbreak hits poultry farm in Belgium, near French border

Belgium has reported the first outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, in the current season, KELO-TV reported.

US research initiatives awarded US$1.15 million to tackle liver abscesses in cattle

Rise in US' 2022 sales of critically important antimicrobial drugs approved for livestock

UK authorities empowered to issue US$6,300 penalties for animal welfare offenses

Jinyu Bio-Tech plans mRNA vaccine for ASF

Bird flu outbreaks in Japan raise concerns of egg shortage and record prices

Symposium in Hanoi, Vietnam, focuses on antibiotic use in livestock

USPOULTRY releases updated report of antibiotic stewardship within US poultry production

Oleon glycerol monolaurate to improve gut health & economic performance

Singapore suspends poultry imports from regions affected by avian influenza

Hong Kong orders culling of over 900 swine due to ASF

Beef products banned in Uganda as country deals with anthrax outbreak

More than 10,000 animals in Alagoas, Brazil, vaccinated against classical swine fever

Sweden reduces infected ASF zone in country

Bird flu outbreak prompts culling of thousands of ducks and geese in east Germany

Bird flu outbreak hits poultry farm in Belgium, near French border

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