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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

: Tuesday, November 14, 2023
ASF detected in Hong Kong, 5,600 swine to be culled

Hong Kong authorities have issued an order to cull approximately 5,600 swine after detecting African swine fever (ASF) at a licensed swine farm in the Lau Fau Shan area, near the mainland China border, Channel News Asia reported.

: Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Avian influenza detected in England, UK, first case since October 1

The United Kingdom Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has confirmed the presence of the H5N1 avian influenza virus at a property in Donnington, Lincolnshire County, in eastern England, UK, the first case reported in ...

: Friday, November 10, 2023
Punjab, Pakistan minister advocates private sector involvement in FMD vaccine production

Ibrahim Hasan Murad, the Livestock Minister of Punjab, Pakistan, said that it is important to involve the private sector in the large-scale production of foot and mouth disease (FMD) vaccine to meet growing demand, Business Recorder reporte ...

: Friday, November 10, 2023
1 million chickens in Minnesota, US to be culled amid bird flu outbreak

In response to the confirmed presence of highly contagious bird flu at a Minnesota, United States egg farm, authorities have declared that close to 1 million chickens will be culled to contain the spread of the virus, as announced by the US ...

: Thursday, November 9, 2023
Thailand issues warning against consuming raw pork after surge in Streptococcus suis cases

Health officials in Thailand are cautioning the public against the consumption of raw or undercooked pork following a surge in Streptococcus suis cases, with recorded instances reaching 500 and 24 reported deaths from January to November 20 ...

: Thursday, November 9, 2023
LSD detected among cattle in eastern Libya

The Department of Livestock in the city of Al-Bayda, situated in the eastern part of the Libya, has officially detected the presence of lumpy skin disease among cattle, The Libya Observer reported.

: Thursday, November 9, 2023
Salmon farms in Iceland face welfare crisis amid sea lice outbreak

Images of severely diseased and dying salmon at an Icelandic fish farm have surfaced, revealing what a veterinary expert describes as an "animal welfare disaster" of unprecedented magnitude, The Guardian reported.

: Thursday, November 9, 2023
Roslin: US$4.1 million award supports research into tackling bird flu

A team of scientists studying bird flu has been awarded £3.3 million (US$4.1 million) to further investigate the disease, including understanding immunity in wild birds, the Roslin Institute announced last month.

: Thursday, November 9, 2023
Egg farms in Fraser Valley, British Columbia, Canada, hit by avian flu this fall

Seven egg farms in Fraser Valley, British Columbia, Canada, have been hit by an outbreak of avian flu.

: Wednesday, November 8, 2023
South Korea vaccinates over 90% of cattle against LSD

The South Korean agriculture ministry announced that more than 90% of the country's cattle have been successfully vaccinated against lumpy skin disease (LSD), The Korea Herald reported.

: Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Kansas State University research aims to enhance swine gut health and reduce mortality rates

In response to a growing emphasis on enhancing gut health in newly weaned pigs to reduce mortality rates within the United States swine industry, a student at Kansas State University is investigating the inclusion of low acid-binding ingred ...

: Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Scotland's salmon farms decrease antibiotic usage by over 50% in one year

A recent report from the United Kingdom government has revealed that salmon farming companies in Scotland have significantly reduced their antibiotic usage by more than 50% within a year, Global Seafood Alliance reported.

: Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Invasive Asian longhorned ticks pose a growing threat to cattle in Ohio, US

The invasive Asian longhorned tick has been recognised as a significant threat for cattle in Ohio, United States, raising concerns about potential disease transmission in the state, Earth.com reported.

: Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Australian biotech firm awarded for shrimp pathogen detection product

Australian biotech company Genics was awarded the Translation Hero category at the InnovationAus 2023 Awards for Excellence held in Sydney, Australia, early this month.

: Monday, November 6, 2023
South Korea detects 67 LSD cases in 10 days

South Korea has detected 67 cattle farms infected with lumpy skin disease, in about 10 days since the first reported case of the infectious cattle disease in the country, Aju Korea Daily reported.

ASF detected in Hong Kong, 5,600 swine to be culled

Avian influenza detected in England, UK, first case since October 1

Punjab, Pakistan minister advocates private sector involvement in FMD vaccine production

1 million chickens in Minnesota, US to be culled amid bird flu outbreak

Thailand issues warning against consuming raw pork after surge in Streptococcus suis cases

LSD detected among cattle in eastern Libya

Salmon farms in Iceland face welfare crisis amid sea lice outbreak

Roslin: US$4.1 million award supports research into tackling bird flu

Egg farms in Fraser Valley, British Columbia, Canada, hit by avian flu this fall

South Korea vaccinates over 90% of cattle against LSD

Kansas State University research aims to enhance swine gut health and reduce mortality rates

Scotland's salmon farms decrease antibiotic usage by over 50% in one year

Invasive Asian longhorned ticks pose a growing threat to cattle in Ohio, US

Australian biotech firm awarded for shrimp pathogen detection product

South Korea detects 67 LSD cases in 10 days

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