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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

: Thursday, April 27, 2023
US cattle industry players debunk rumours about mRNA vaccine use in cattle

Rumours continue to swirl surrounding the use of mRNA vaccines in cattle in the United States, with some saying it is a way to get the vaccines into US meat supply and vaccinate the population through digestion.

: Thursday, April 27, 2023
Indonesia deploys officers to Batam to examine swine samples for ASF

Indonesia's Ministry of Agriculture has deployed officers to examine swine samples from a company's farm on Bulan Island in Batam, Riau Island after Singapore confirmed that the African swine fever (ASF) virus was detected in some swine car ...

: Thursday, April 27, 2023
Researchers discover biomarkers for detecting liver abscesses in live cattle

Two researchers from Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine has discovered that biochemicals specific to liver abscesses could be used as biomarkers in live cattle to detect liver abscesses, Beef Magazine reported.

: Thursday, April 27, 2023
ASF still an issue in Sabah, Malaysia, says state agriculture minister

Sabah, Malaysia, is not yet completely free from the African swine fever (ASF) since it was detected in February 2021, said Datuk Seri Dr. Jeffrey Kitingan, Sabah's State Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries.

: Thursday, April 27, 2023
UK closes Farne Islands following avian flu found among bird population

The United Kingdom's Farne Islands are to remain closed until the end of the summer after avian flu was detected among the local bird population.

: Monday, April 24, 2023
Fifty-five ASF outbreaks involving domestic pigs reported in EU in Q1

A total of 55 African swine fever (ASF) outbreaks in domestic pigs and 2,799 in wild boar were reported in the European Union during the first quarter of 2023, according to the latest data published by the Animal Disease Information System ...

: Monday, April 24, 2023
Belgium's antibiotic use in medicated feed cut by 84% in 2022 compared to decade ago

Belgium's animal feed sector has reduced the use of antibiotics in medicated feed by 84% in 2022 compared to 2011, thus surpassing the industry's goal of a 75% reduction by 2024.

: Monday, April 24, 2023
Poland reports first ASF case involving domestic pigs

Poland's Chief Veterinary Inspectorate confirmed the first case of African swine fever (ASF) in domestic pigs this year.

: Monday, April 24, 2023
Kemin Industries commits to Science-Based Target Initiative

Kemin Industries has signed a commitment to the Science-Based Target Initiative (SBTi) to affirm emissions reductions goals, the company announced.

: Friday, April 21, 2023
US university team studies bird flu spread in North America

As the highly pathogenic avian influenza spreads in the United States, a University of Maryland (UMD)-led team of researchers tracked the arrival and progression of bird flu (H5N1) in North America to determine how this outbreak is differen ...

: Friday, April 21, 2023
Livestock Vaccine Innovation Fund underscores vaccines' importance on World Animal Vaccination Day

The Livestock Vaccine Innovation Fund (LVIF) of the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) recently highlighted the importance of vaccines in protecting livestock and promoting sustainable agriculture on World Animal Vaccination D ...

: Friday, April 21, 2023
South Korea announces new measures to control bird flu

South Korea's Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs have announced several new measures to increase control of highly pathogenic avian influenza, or bird flu, as new cases are being detected on farms in the country, WATTPoultry re ...

: Friday, April 21, 2023
Singapore stops swine imports from Indonesia island after ASF detected

Singapore has stopped imports of live swine from Pulau Bulan, Indonesia, after African swine fever was detected in a recent shipment, The Straits Times reported.

: Thursday, April 20, 2023
USDA-ARS starts bird flu vaccination trials

The United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) has begun avian influenza vaccination trials that might be effective against the deadly virus in another 18 to 24 months.

: Thursday, April 20, 2023
US agriculture official calls for USDA's access to funding to combat animal diseases

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) needs to be able to access funding from the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) to fight animal diseases, said US Agriculture Undersecretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Leste ...

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