Animal Health
Monday, July 31, 2023
African swine fever under control in the Dominican Republic with positive vaccine results
The Minister of Agriculture of the Dominican Republic, Limber Cruz, said that the African swine fever (ASF) outbreak in the country is being effectively managed, with encouraging results from tests conducted with a vaccine, Dominican Today ...
Monday, July 31, 2023
Dutch intensive livestock farming causes US$9.9 billion damage to health, environment yearly, economist claims
Intensive livestock farming in the Netherlands causes at least €‎9 billion (US$9.9 billion) in damage to health and the environment every year, according to calculations by economist Max van der Sleen for environmental group Mob ...
Monday, July 31, 2023
China delivers resources to Republika Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina, to fight ASF
The Chinese embassy in Bosnia and Herzegovina has donated resources to the local government of the Republika Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina, to help residents fight against African swine fever (ASF), the embassy said on July 28.
Friday, July 28, 2023
African swine fever detected at Estonian farm, over 9,000 swine to be culled
African swine fever (ASF) has been detected at a farm in Polva County, south of Estonia, with over 9,000 swine to be culled, Estonian Public Broadcasting reported.
Thursday, July 27, 2023
Cambodia's Ministry of Agriculture focuses on animal health and disease prevention
Cambodia's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries (MAFF) will continue to focus on animal health, combatting animal crime, and ensuring the traceability of animal products in the country, Khmer Times reported.
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Vietnam approves world's first commercial vaccines against African swine fever
Vietnam has approved the domestic commercial use of two locally developed vaccines, NAVET-ASFVAC and AVAC ASF LIVE, against African swine fever (ASF), the world's first commercial vaccines to combat ASF, Reuters reported.
Tuesday, July 25, 2023
Lumpy skin disease outbreak confirmed in Kavrepalanchok, Nepal
An outbreak of lumpy skin disease in Kavrepalanchok district, Nepal, has resulted in the 681 animals dead, according to reports from the country's Veterinary Hospital and Animal Services Expert Centre, Khabarhub reported.
Tuesday, July 25, 2023
Croatia allocates US$8.4 million to help farmers affected by ASF
Croatia has set aside €7.5 million (US$8.4 million) to support farmers impacted by African swine fever (ASF) outbreaks, the agriculture ministry said.
Tuesday, July 25, 2023
Yogyakarta, Indonesia, to get more than 10,000 anthrax vaccines
The Agriculture and Food Security Service (DPKP) of Yogyakarta Province, Indonesia, said this month it will receive more than 10,000 anthrax vaccine doses from Indonesia's Ministry of Agriculture.
Tuesday, July 25, 2023
Phileo symposium in Italy looks at role of probiotics in sustainable poultry production
The vital role played by probiotics in maintaining an optimum poultry microbiome balance and the beneficial impact of the patented GO Technology® powered probiotic, Microsaf®, on the successful development of sustainable poultry p ...
Monday, July 24, 2023
Biosecurity remains crucial amid ASF fatigue during US summer fair season
As the US summer fair season kicks off, the importance of biosecurity is being emphasised for those showcasing animals, especially in the case of swine, where preventing African swine fever (ASF) from entering the US remains a top priority, ...
Monday, July 24, 2023
Flood-hit cattle in India's Punjab Jalandhar region suffer from diseases and lack of fodder
Cattle in the flood-ravaged regions of Jalandhar, Punjab, in northern India, are grappling with ailments such as diarrhoea, fever, and skin allergies, with numerous health cases reported to India's Animal Husbandry Department, The Tribune I ...
Monday, July 24, 2023
Philippines subjects avian influenza vaccines' efficacy to test
The Philippines' Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) is testing the efficacy of avian influenza (AI) vaccines manufactured by four international pharmaceutical companies as it gears up for a vaccination drive.
Monday, July 24, 2023
Twelfth ASF outbreak strikes Poland this year
Poland confirmed its 12th African swine fever (ASF) outbreak this year.
Monday, July 24, 2023
Russia's Rosselkhoznadzor discusses with Chinese customs authority on matters concerning fighting ASF
Representatives from Russia's Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Supervision (Rosselkhoznadzor) had discussed with China's General Administration of Customs (GAC) — through a videoconference this month — on issues ...

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