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Friday, May 3, 2024
US expert raises concerns over undetected spread of H5N1 virus among US dairy cattle
Michael Osterholm, director of the US Centre for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP), warned that most H5N1 infections among US dairy cattle and other animal populations may be going undetected, despite increased surveillance ef ...
Friday, May 3, 2024
US to test beef samples as bird flu spreads to dairy cows in country
The US government said on April 29 that it is collecting samples of ground beef at retail stores in US states for testing, following the recent bird flu infection of dairy cows
Friday, May 3, 2024
Lidl Great Britain to support UK pork industry with US$627 million investment
Discount retailer Lidl Great Britain has announced a significant £500 million (US$627 million) investment to bolster the UK pork industry.
Friday, May 3, 2024
FAO's 10-year global initiative aims to cut antimicrobial use in agrifood production
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) announced on April 25 the launch of a new action-oriented, country-focused initiative to reduce the need for antimicrobials on farms, amid the growing threat posed by antimic ...
Friday, May 3, 2024
El-Nino-affected farmers in Philippines received US$38.2 million worth of aid, intervention
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) said on April 29 it has distributed ₱2.16 billion (US$38.2 million) worth of aid and intervention to local farmers and fishers affected by the El Niño phenomenon.
Friday, May 3, 2024
Alltech to distribute and sell Agolin direct in US and Canada
Alltech announced on April 30 that the company will serve as the primary importer and distributor of Agolin® products in the United States and Canada beginning May 1.
Friday, May 3, 2024
Alltech: Results show inclusion of yeast cell wall extract during mycotoxin challenges benefits egg production
A new study has highlighted the significant positive effects of yeast cell wall extract supplementation on layer performance during mycotoxin challenges, Alltech announced last month.
Thursday, May 2, 2024
USDA's APHIS bolsters animal disease traceability in the US
The United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is putting in place the technology, tools, and processes to help quickly pinpoint and respond to costly foreign animal diseases by amend ...
Thursday, May 2, 2024
Egypt looks to work together with Belarus in livestock feed production
Sergei Terentyev, Belarusian Ambassador to Egypt, recently met with Mohamed El-Quseir, Egypt's Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, to discuss bilateral agricultural cooperation, including livestock feed production, Belarusian Tele ...
Thursday, May 2, 2024
Brazil issues positive regulatory determination for PRRS-resistant pigs, says Genus plc
Genus plc, the parent company of PIC (Pig Improvement Company), has announced that Brazil recently issued a favorable regulatory determination for gene-edited pigs resistant to the porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) virus.
Thursday, May 2, 2024
Aviagen EPI shares insight with poultry industry delegates from Belgium and Netherlands at Dutch event
Aviagen® EPI on April 17 welcomed 120 delegates from across the Netherlands and Belgium to the Breeder Focus 2.0 seminar held in Eindhoven, the Netherlands.
Thursday, May 2, 2024
Net greenhouse gas emissions by Australia's red meat industry down by more than 70%, report states
Australia's red meat industry has recorded a 78% reduction in net greenhouse gas emissions since 2005 due to reduced rates of land clearing and increased forest regrowth, a CSIRO report commissioned by Meat and Livestock Australia found.
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Bird flu detected in Colorado, US dairy herd as lawmakers call for stricter measures
Colorado has joined the ranks of US states grappling with bird flu in dairy herds, making it the ninth US state to report such cases, according to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), Reuters reported.
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
US implements stricter bird flu testing for dairy cattle amid concerns of widespread outbreak
Amid growing concerns about the spread of bird flu among livestock, the US announced plans to intensify testing in dairy cattle, signalling a proactive approach to mitigate risks associated with the virus, Axios reported.
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Thousands of environmental breaches uncovered at England, UK poultry and swine farms
A joint investigation by inews and the Bureau of Investigative Journalism (TBIJ) has unveiled thousands of environmental violations at industrial-scale poultry and swine farms across England, UK, shedding light on maggot-infested carcass bi ...

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