Animal Health
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Bacterial kidney disease discovered at salmon farms in central Norway
The Norwegian Food Safety Authority, Mattilsynet, has reported the detection of bacterial kidney disease (BKD), a contagious infection, at four Lerøy Midt salmon farming sites in central Norway.
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Meghalaya, India, assures public that ASF does not claim human lives
The government of Meghalaya, India, has assured the public that there are no human casualties linked to African swine fever (ASF) in the state.
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Animal health company gets USDA grant to study tick's ability to spread livestock diseases
The United States Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA) has awarded animal health company Medgene grant funding to study the Asian longhorned tick and its ability to spread diseases in livestock.
Monday, May 29, 2023
MSD Animal Health presents new data highlighting commitment to the health and well-being of swine
MSD Animal Health, a division of Merck & Co., announced on May 24 the presentation of 19 abstracts at the 14th European Symposium of Porcine Health Management (ESPHM), highlighting new research across the company's broad swine portfolio ...
Monday, May 29, 2023
France set to start bird flu vaccination programme in autumn
France confirmed its aim to launch a vaccination programme against bird flu in the autumn after results from a series of tests on the vaccination of ducks showed "satisfactory effectiveness", the farm ministry said.
Monday, May 29, 2023
Two ASF cases confirmed in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental, Philippines
Bacolod City, the capital city of the Philippines' Negros Occidental, logged two positive cases of African swine fever (ASF) on May 26 after being free from the disease more than three years since its outbreak was reported in the country.
Monday, May 29, 2023
New government task force in Philippines focuses on diseases affecting local poultry
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) has created a task force that will address issues and disease outbreaks plaguing the local poultry industry.
Monday, May 29, 2023
Next phase of Roslin Institute's research backed by US$44 million investment
The Roslin Institute is benefiting from a share of £376 million (US$464.4 million) to support its research into pioneering animal bioscience.
Monday, May 29, 2023
Roslin experts part of project to curb losses from major cattle pest
Experts from the Roslin Institute are part of a collaboration to mitigate the impact of Asian blue tick on herds around the world, the institute announced.
Monday, May 29, 2023
European Food Safety Authority continues anti-ASF campaign
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is extending its StopASF campaign this year to support the continuing efforts of control the spread of African swine fever (ASF).
Friday, May 26, 2023
Multiple avian flu cases compel Brazil to declare six-month emergency
Brazil declared a six-month emergency on May 22 after a number of avian flu cases were reported in wild birds.
Thursday, May 25, 2023
ASF kills 22 pigs in Meghalaya, India village
At least 22 pigs died of African swine ever (ASF) in Tiehsaw village of Nongstoin, West Khasi Hills in Meghalaya, India.
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Indonesia gets over 500,000 doses of LSD vaccines from Australia
Australia has delivered over 500,000 doses of lumpy skin disease (LSD) vaccines to Indonesia as part of the Australian government's work to fight exotic animal diseases before they reach Australian shores.
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Medgene awarded grant funding by USDA to study Asian Longhorned Tick and develop vaccines
The USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has granted funding to animal health company Medgene for a research project focused on studying the Asian longhorned tick and its potential to spread diseases among livestock, Yah ...
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Drop in ASF outbreaks in EU last year
The number of outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF) in pigs and cases reported in wild boar in the European Union fell considerably in 2022 compared to the previous year, according to a new report published on May 22 by the European Food S ...

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