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Philippines expects commercial release certification for Vietnamese ASF vaccine by Q3 2026: Friday, June 26, 2026; The AVAC live vaccine, once approved, will be distributed through biologics stores and veterinary outlets registered with the Bureau of Animal Industry, as the country's hog industry continues its recovery from seven years of ASF losses.

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.

Philippines expects commercial release certification for Vietnamese ASF vaccine by Q3 2026
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

: Thursday, November 23, 2023
Republic of Ireland prepares for potential bird flu outbreak, issues tender for culling services

The Republic of Ireland's Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine (DAFM) is taking proactive measures against potential avian influenza outbreaks, seeking tenders for a EUR 1 million (US$1.09 million) depopulation services contract, ...

: Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Bird flu virus shifts from China to Europe and Africa, warns study

The bird flu virus is becoming more adapted to wild birds and is spreading from China to Europe and northern Africa, raising concerns of an "environmental disaster," according to a study led by the University of Hong Kong (HKU), S ...

: Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Ten ASF studies conducted in Vietnam completed

Ten field projects studying African swine fever (ASF) in Vietnam have been concluded and are helping inform the US pork industry's prevention and preparedness efforts, according to the Swine Health Information Center (SHIC).

: Tuesday, November 21, 2023
South Korea on high alert as LSD strikes largest cattle farm province

South Korea's animal disease prevention headquarters has elevated its alert status following a reported case of lumpy skin disease (LSD) in North Gyeongsang province, the nation's primary cattle farming region, Aju Korea Daily reported.

: Tuesday, November 21, 2023
More than 2,000 ASF cases confirmed within Poland's wild boar population

Poland has seen 2,347 cases of African swine fever (ASF) among its wild boar population since the start of 2023, the country's Chief Veterinary Inspectorate reported this month.

: Monday, November 20, 2023
South Africa says bird flu outbreak under control

South Africa's Department of Agriculture announced that the country's severe bird flu outbreak, considered the worst on record, is now under control, signalling a positive shift in the nation's egg supplies, Reuters reported.

: Monday, November 20, 2023
ASF reported in parts of Ha Tinh province, Vietnam

African swine fever (ASF) was reported in parts of Vietnam, specifically, Cam Duong Commune, Cam Xuyen District, and Lam Trung Thuy Commune, Duc Tho District, in the central province of Ha Tinh.

: Friday, November 17, 2023
Research finds sea lice treatments linked to increased bacterial infection risk for salmon

In a recent study conducted by the Norwegian Veterinary Institute, certain sea lice treatments have been associated with an elevated risk of bacterial infection in salmon, Fish Farmer reported.

: Friday, November 17, 2023
Bird flu detected in central Netherlands, 65,000 chickens culled

Bird flu has been detected on a laying hen farm situated in the Utrecht municipality of Renswoude, central Netherlands, and authorities have initiated the culling of approximately 65,000 chickens to prevent the potential spread of the virus ...

: Thursday, November 16, 2023
Governor of Cebu, Philippines, implements stringent measures to safeguard poultry industry against avian influenza

Governor Gwendolyn Garcia of Cebu province, the Philippines, has issued an executive order which imposes restrictions on the entry of game fowls and pet birds lacking proper documentation as part of the provincial government's effort to pre ...

: Thursday, November 16, 2023
US FDA to remove common veterinary drug from pork farms amid human cancer concerns

The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) aims to withdraw a widely used veterinary drug employed by US pork farms from the market, prompted by apprehensions that the drug, carbadox, may present a cancer risk to humans consuming ...

: Thursday, November 16, 2023
USAID-funded project secures more private sector support for antimicrobial use principles

The USAID-funded Transformational Farm Output Risk Mitigation (TRANSFORM) project is leveraging multi-sectoral interventions using the One Health approach that recognises the interdependencies between the health of humans, animals and the e ...

: Thursday, November 16, 2023
Australian researchers collaborate with MBF Therapeutics to evaluate ASF vaccine candidate

Australian researchers at the CSIRO Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ACDP) have joined forces with United States company MBF Therapeutics to assess the effectiveness of an African swine fever (ASF) vaccine candidate, Farm Journal ...

: Thursday, November 16, 2023
Major Swedish egg producer ordered to cull entire flock amid salmonella outbreak

Sweden's largest egg producer, CA Cedergren, which accounts for nearly 1.2 million chickens, or 20% of all laying hens in the country, has been ordered to cull its entire flock by authorities due to persistent salmonella outbreaks, ABC News ...

: Wednesday, November 15, 2023
USDA-ARS researchers reduce classification of ASF strains to six genotypes

The US Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS) has announced that researchers have reclassified the number of African swine fever (ASF) virus strains from 25 to only six unique genotypes.

Republic of Ireland prepares for potential bird flu outbreak, issues tender for culling services

Bird flu virus shifts from China to Europe and Africa, warns study

Ten ASF studies conducted in Vietnam completed

South Korea on high alert as LSD strikes largest cattle farm province

More than 2,000 ASF cases confirmed within Poland's wild boar population

South Africa says bird flu outbreak under control

ASF reported in parts of Ha Tinh province, Vietnam

Research finds sea lice treatments linked to increased bacterial infection risk for salmon

Bird flu detected in central Netherlands, 65,000 chickens culled

Governor of Cebu, Philippines, implements stringent measures to safeguard poultry industry against avian influenza

US FDA to remove common veterinary drug from pork farms amid human cancer concerns

USAID-funded project secures more private sector support for antimicrobial use principles

Australian researchers collaborate with MBF Therapeutics to evaluate ASF vaccine candidate

Major Swedish egg producer ordered to cull entire flock amid salmonella outbreak

USDA-ARS researchers reduce classification of ASF strains to six genotypes

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