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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

: Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Uttar Pradesh, India chief minister instructs officials to expeditiously stop LSD spread

The Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, India, Yogi Adityanath, has directed officials on September 9 to work urgently to halt the spread of lumpy skin disease (LSD) among cattle in the state.

: Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Zoetis Foundation announces US$2.6 million in grants to advance opportunities for livestock farmers and veterinarians

The Zoetis Foundation announced that it will distribute US$2.6 million during its second-round of 2023 grants, supporting six initiatives to help enable thriving professions and livelihoods for livestock farmers and veterinary professionals ...

: Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Phileo: Mitigating impact of Lawsonia intracellularis to improve intestinal resilience, pig performance

Phileo by Lesaffre has shown that feeding the company's Safglucan to pigs can help them cope better with the negative effect of enteric disorders caused by Lawsonia intracellularis.

: Tuesday, September 12, 2023
FAO holds meeting in Guatemala to improve communication of ASF prevention

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) recently held a meeting in Guatemala to strengthen communication strategies to prevent and contain African swine fever (ASF).

: Monday, September 11, 2023
African swine fever confirmed in Mongolia after four years

After a more than four-year absence, African swine fever (ASF) was detected in Mongolia, with outbreaks confirmed by the World Organisation for Animal Health at two domestic swine farms, affecting over 350 animals, National Hog Farmer repor ...

: Monday, September 11, 2023
Pennsylvania, US achieves avian influenza-free status

Pennsylvania, US, has attained the designation of "highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI)-free" by the World Animal Health Organization, signalling a significant milestone for the state's poultry industry, Yahoo! News reported.

: Monday, September 11, 2023
New measures by UK's Border Target Operating Model to protect against biosecurity threats

The United Kingdom's Border Target Operating Model has set out new controls to better protect the country against security and biosecurity threats as it creates a world-class border system for trade in goods.

: Monday, September 11, 2023
Thirteen percent decline in global antimicrobial use in animals in three years, WOAH report shows

Efforts to keep antimicrobial resistance at bay have shown positive progress, based on a report released by the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH).

: Friday, September 8, 2023
First case of African swine fever detected in Sweden

The Swedish Veterinary Institute (SVA) has officially confirmed the presence of African swine fever (ASF) in Sweden, marking the country's first reported case after a dead wild boar was located just southeast of the Fagersta district, Natio ...

: Thursday, September 7, 2023
Israeli firm raises US$8.25 million to develop vaccine for shrimp farming

ViAqua Therapeutics, an Israeli company aiming to transform shrimp farming through vaccination, has secured US$8.25 million in funding from a consortium of venture capitalists, Fish Farmer reported.

: Thursday, September 7, 2023
Lumpy skin disease detected in Surat district, Gujarat, India

Since August 25, the western Indian state of Gujarat's animal husbandry department has discovered four cattle deaths in Verkui village, Surat district, due to the lumpy skin disease, with 40 cases detected throughout the district, The India ...

: Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Livestock surveillance system in Wales, UK advances after successful pilots

Welsh officials said that a national surveillance system for Welsh livestock farming showed promising results, bringing the development of a national livestock surveillance system one step closer, Vet Times reported.

: Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Russia confirms bird flu outbreak at poultry farm in Republic of Tatarstan

Russia has reported an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu at a poultry farm in the western part of the country, the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) said last week.

: Tuesday, September 5, 2023
FAO partners with Iraq's Ministry of Agriculture to enhance animal health services

In a collaborative effort to advance animal health services and disease diagnosis capabilities in Iraq, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has teamed up with Iraq's Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) and the Minist ...

: Monday, September 4, 2023
Scottish farmers eligible for government funding to enhance cattle health

Farmers in Scotland are now eligible to receive government funding, aimed at enhancing the health and welfare of their cattle, Farming UK reported.

Uttar Pradesh, India chief minister instructs officials to expeditiously stop LSD spread

Zoetis Foundation announces US$2.6 million in grants to advance opportunities for livestock farmers and veterinarians

Phileo: Mitigating impact of Lawsonia intracellularis to improve intestinal resilience, pig performance

FAO holds meeting in Guatemala to improve communication of ASF prevention

African swine fever confirmed in Mongolia after four years

Pennsylvania, US achieves avian influenza-free status

New measures by UK's Border Target Operating Model to protect against biosecurity threats

Thirteen percent decline in global antimicrobial use in animals in three years, WOAH report shows

First case of African swine fever detected in Sweden

Israeli firm raises US$8.25 million to develop vaccine for shrimp farming

Lumpy skin disease detected in Surat district, Gujarat, India

Livestock surveillance system in Wales, UK advances after successful pilots

Russia confirms bird flu outbreak at poultry farm in Republic of Tatarstan

FAO partners with Iraq's Ministry of Agriculture to enhance animal health services

Scottish farmers eligible for government funding to enhance cattle health

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