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Monday, April 15, 2024
Maryland, US calls for cattle, poultry owners to boost biosecurity amid bird flu outbreak
In response to a recent human case of H5N1 bird flu detected in Texas, US, the Department of Agriculture in Maryland, US is taking precautionary measures to prevent the spread of the virus into the state, which includes placing restrictions ...
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Philippines reports avian influenza outbreak in central part of the country
The Philippines has confirmed an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, on a poultry farm located in the central part of the country, according to the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH), Dai ...
Monday, April 8, 2024
US federal agencies and veterinarians assure safety amid bird flu outbreak
Amid an outbreak of H5N1 bird flu in poultry and cattle across the US, federal agencies and veterinarians have assured the public that there is no risk of humans falling ill from America's food supply, if the meat is cooked and milk is past ...
Friday, April 5, 2024
Genomic study unveils insights into lumpy skin disease outbreak in India
A collaborative effort by a multi-institutional team has shed light on the origins and evolution of the virus strains driving the lumpy skin cattle disease outbreak, as announced by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), The Indian Express ...
Friday, April 5, 2024
Bird flu outbreak halts egg production in Texas and Michigan, US
The largest producer of fresh eggs in the US, Cal-Maine Foods, Inc, announced the temporary suspension of production at a Texas plant following the detection of bird flu in chickens, and officials said the virus was also detected at a poult ...
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Philippines lifts ban on US poultry imports after bird flu outbreak subsides
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) has officially lifted the temporary ban on the importation of domestic and wild birds from Iowa and Minnesota, US, into the Philippines, Manilla Bulletin reported.
Monday, March 18, 2024
UK government mulls continued targeted badger culling to tackle bovine TB
The UK government is considering the continuation of targeted badger culling in high-risk areas to combat tuberculosis in cattle, Shropshire Star reported.
Friday, March 15, 2024
Anthrax outbreak in Laos prompts Thailand to warn against consuming uncooked meat
Thailand's Department of Livestock Development (DLD) is urging the public to avoid consuming uncooked meat following a report of an anthrax outbreak in neighbouring Laos.
Friday, March 8, 2024
Victorias city, Philippines extends aid to swine farmers amid ASF outbreak
The city government of Victorias, located in Negros Occidental, Philippines, continues to provide aid to local swine farmers affected by the African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak through the Swine Development Programme Insurance, SunStar repor ...
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Bird flu outbreak in Tainan, Taiwan leads to culling of over 12,000 chickens
The H5N1 subtype of bird flu was detected on a chicken farm located in Tainan's Jiali district, Taiwan, prompting the culling of 12,794 chickens, Taiwan News reported.
Friday, February 16, 2024
Northern Ireland vets warn proposed bTB compensation cuts could be unfair
A body representing Northern Ireland veterinarians has voiced concerns over proposed cuts to compensation rates for bovine tuberculosis (bTB), labelling them as potentially unfair to farmers, BBC News reported.
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
ASF outbreak detected in Cagayan, Philippines
The Provincial Veterinary Office in Cagayan, Philippines confirmed the presence of African swine fever (ASF) in the towns of Penablanca and Alcala, raising concerns about the spread of the highly contagious disease, GMA News reported.
Thursday, February 8, 2024
Rise in FMD outbreaks in North Africa
The European Commission for the Control of Foot and Mouth Disease (EuFMD) of the FAO has informed EU member states about the increase in foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreaks in several North African countries, including Algeria, Tunisia a ...
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Bird flu outbreak detected in Laos' Xaythany district market
Authorities in Laos have confirmed the presence of the H5N1 bird flu virus at a market located in the Xaythany district of the capital city, Vientiane, as per a report from the country's Department of Livestock and Fisheries under the Lao M ...
Friday, January 26, 2024
US senators urge USDA to re-evaluate trade agreements amid avian influenza outbreaks
In a recent request to United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack and US Trade Representative Katherine Tai, South Dakota's senators, Mike Rounds and John Thune, have called for a re-examination of trade agreements ...

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