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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

: Friday, March 24, 2023
Turkey herpes virus vaccines found to be effective against highly pathogenic avian influenza in hens, study reveals

A research conducted by Wageningen University & Research (WUR; the Netherlands) attested that two turkey herpes virus (HVT)-H5 vaccines were effective against highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in laying hens.

: Friday, March 24, 2023
First case of BSE since 2021 reported at England, UK farm

Bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) has been confirmed in a 17-year-old suckler cow in Cornwall, England, the United Kingdom – the first case of the disease on a UK farm since 2021.

: Thursday, March 23, 2023
ASF reoccurs in South Korea following one-month hiatus

South Korea reported another African swine fever (ASF) case after a one-month hiatus on March 20, and issued a standstill order on pig farms and related facilities in the country's northern regions, the agriculture ministry said.

: Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Northern Ireland cattle farmers warned of TB testing restrictions

Northern Ireland's Department of Agriculture (DAERA) has announced that there will be restrictions on bovine tuberculosis (TB) testing for a three-week period starting on May 29, 2023 and ending on June 19, FarmingUK reported.

: Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Cargill: USAID-funded project recognises organisations for adopting antimicrobial use stewardship principles

Cargill and the International Poultry Council have announced eight private-sector organisations that recognised the importance of responsible antimicrobial use and are endorsing the council's antimicrobial use stewardship principles.

: Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Alltech publishes white paper comparing selenium sources by form, source and function

Backed by more than 40 years of scientific research, Alltech is dedicated to providing solutions and products that contribute to the success of the global animal health industry.

: Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Montana, US sets up fund to support ranchers facing livestock losses due to diseases

Ranchers in Montana, the United States, will now have a state-level fund to support livestock losses to certain diseases.

: Monday, March 20, 2023
Chile detects first bird flu case in industrial setting, 40,000 poultry culled

Chile has detected its first bird flu case in an industrial setting, at a plant belonging to meat producer Agrosuper in Rancagua, central Chile, resulting in 40,000 poultry culled and the government suspending avian product exports for 28 d ...

: Monday, March 20, 2023
Finland mulls establishing fund for farmers affected by salmonella

Authorities in Finland are considering setting up a state salmonella fund to help farmers.

: Monday, March 20, 2023
Pork producers in China downplay potential impact of fresh ASF infections on output

China's hog production capacity and prices remain stable and resilient with no particular impact from African swine fever (ASF), thanks to ramped up efforts already in place to secure safe manufacturing and supply, major pork producers and ...

: Friday, March 17, 2023
Taiwan confirms bird flu outbreak at Pintung County

13,328 birds at a poultry farm in Pingtung County, Taiwan were culled after it was confirmed that the birds were infected with H5N1 avian influenza, Taiwan News reported.

: Friday, March 17, 2023
Roslin: Multi-species study aids understanding of bird flu

Investigations of how various bird species respond to avian flu have enabled insights into the disease, said the Roslin Institute said.

: Friday, March 17, 2023
British Columbia, Canada farmers to get fund support for protection against livestock diseases

A new $5 million fund announced on March 16 in Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada, will help BC farmers protect their poultry and livestock from animal diseases like avian influenza, swine fever and foot-and-mouth disease.

: Thursday, March 16, 2023
New project aims to explore drivers of livestock diseases in Southeast Asia

A new project funded by the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) and International Development Research Centre aims to explore the socio-economic drivers of diseases in livestock in the Philippines, Indonesia, a ...

: Thursday, March 16, 2023
China's hog output faces potential drop with fresh ASF outbreaks

A surge in African swine fever infections in China is set to reduce hog output later in 2023, farm managers and analysts said.

Turkey herpes virus vaccines found to be effective against highly pathogenic avian influenza in hens, study reveals

First case of BSE since 2021 reported at England, UK farm

ASF reoccurs in South Korea following one-month hiatus

Northern Ireland cattle farmers warned of TB testing restrictions

Cargill: USAID-funded project recognises organisations for adopting antimicrobial use stewardship principles

Alltech publishes white paper comparing selenium sources by form, source and function

Montana, US sets up fund to support ranchers facing livestock losses due to diseases

Chile detects first bird flu case in industrial setting, 40,000 poultry culled

Finland mulls establishing fund for farmers affected by salmonella

Pork producers in China downplay potential impact of fresh ASF infections on output

Taiwan confirms bird flu outbreak at Pintung County

Roslin: Multi-species study aids understanding of bird flu

British Columbia, Canada farmers to get fund support for protection against livestock diseases

New project aims to explore drivers of livestock diseases in Southeast Asia

China's hog output faces potential drop with fresh ASF outbreaks

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