Animal Health
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
US university economist to head project focused on better communication on animal diseases' economic impact
A Kansas State University (K-State, US) agricultural economist has been selected to lead a five-year project to develop decision-making tools and improve communication on the economic impacts of animal diseases, ultimately improving the hea ...
Monday, June 12, 2023
Barangays in Negros Occidental, Philippines municipality under lockdown following pig deaths
The mayor of Hinigaran, a municipality in Negros Occidental, the Philippines, has issued a lockdown order for two barangays in Hinigaran, where pig deaths were discovered on June 7.
Friday, June 9, 2023
Roslin: Epigenetic markers aid understanding of cattle immunity
Researchers have revealed important variations in chemical markers found attached to DNA that likely influence gene activity in the immune systems of cattle, the Roslin Institute said.
Friday, June 9, 2023
Philippines government units prepare financial support, insurance benefits for ASF-affected hog producers
Local government units (LGUs) in Negros Occidental, the Philippines, are readying financial assistance as well as insurance benefits for hog raisers affected by the outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) and hog cholera.
Thursday, June 8, 2023
USDA ARS launches Salmonella Grand Challenge to combat foodborne illness
The US Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) has launched the Salmonella Grand Challenge, bringing together a diverse group of scientists from various fields to study the causes and high-risk areas of Salmon ...
Thursday, June 8, 2023
Vietnam-tested ASF vaccine may soon get approval, according to US veterinary officials
Vaccines against African swine fever (ASF) being tested in Vietnam are close to approval, global and US veterinary officials said, in what would be a major breakthrough to tackle the disease that regularly ravages pig farms worldwide.
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
US scientists make progress towards long-lasting universal swine flu vaccine
A breakthrough long-term experiment involving live swine has brought Nebraska scientists closer to developing a safe, long-lasting, and potentially universal vaccine against swine flu, Phys.org reported.
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Cattle-to-cattle transmission of bovine tuberculosis more common than badger-to-cattle transmission, study reveals
A recent study conducted by the Agri-Food & Biosciences Institute (AFBI) in the UK has found that the transmission of bovine tuberculosis (bTB) among cattle is "considerably more common" than transmission from badgers to cattl ...
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Nine ASF cases confirmed in Victorias City, northern Negros Occidental, Philippines
Victorias City in northern Negros Occidental province, the Philippines, reported nine cases of African swine fever (ASF) on June 6, including seven detected from pigs in the slaughterhouse of the Victorias Foods Corporation (VFC).
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Agreement allows EU veterinary products to be exported to US without inspection of manufacturers
In a recent EU-US Trade and Technology Council meeting, the United States and the European Union reached an agreement to mutually recognise the results of pharmaceutical Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) inspections for veterinary products ...
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Amlan International names Beijing Zhongnong Pasture Biotechnology Co., Ltd. as chief distributor in China
Amlan® International, the animal health business of Oil-Dri® Corporation of America and a global leader in mineral-based feed additives that optimise the intestinal health of poultry and livestock, has announced its strategic rest ...
Monday, June 5, 2023
550,000 chickens culled in bird flu outbreak at Western Cape, South Africa
Izaak Breitenbach, general manager of the South African Poultry Association (Sapa), said that the latest highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) outbreak in the Western Cape resulted in 550 000 chickens culled and many eggs destroyed to co ...
Monday, June 5, 2023
Philippines recommends Vietnam-made Avac vaccine for ASF
The Philippines' Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) has officially recommended the Avac vaccine, manufactured in Vietnam, as a solution against African swine fever (ASF), ABS- CBN News reported.
Monday, June 5, 2023
New US facility to support study and diagnose of serious animal diseases
US officials from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) recently celebrated the dedication and ribbon-cutting of the National Bio and Ag ...
Monday, June 5, 2023
European Parliament calls for proper use of antibiotics to prevent antimicrobial resistance
In a resolution passed with 525 votes in favour, two against and 33 abstentions, Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) expressed that the successful tackling of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) requires the prudent use of antibiotics for ...

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