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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 ...
Saturday, May 20, 2023
ASF outbreak in US would cost US$79.5 billion
An Iowa State University research has shown that an African swine fever (ASF) outbreak in the US would result in a US$79.5 billion impact on the country's pork and beef sectors, Farm Journal reported.
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Bird flu outbreak causes sharp drop in Philippines' egg output, according to producers
Egg producers in the Philippines confirmed in late-April that their production has dropped by 20% due to the culling of at least 10 million chicken layers amid the bird flu outbreak.
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Grecce reports ASF outbreak on local pig farm in late April
The Official Veterinary Services (SVO) of Greece reported an outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) on a domestic pig farm on April 26.
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 ...
Thursday, April 20, 2023
DSM agrees terms to acquire postbiotics pioneer Adare Biome
DSM announced recently that it has entered into exclusive negotiations with Adare Pharma Solutions in order to acquire Adare Biome, a pioneer in the development and manufacturing of postbiotics, for an enterprise value of €275 million ...
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
EFSA report cautions more avian flu outbreaks hitting poultry production
A report from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) warned that new avian flu outbreaks on poultry operations could increase again in the next few months.
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
US legislation seeks to protect export markets for livestock producers during animal disease outbreak
Bipartisan legislation has been introduced in the US Senate to protect export markets for US livestock producers in the event of an animal disease outbreak.
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Anitbiotics used for veterinary purposes in Germany fell by about two-thirds over a decade
The amount of antibiotics dispensed for veterinary medicine in Germany has been reduced by about two-thirds over ten years, according to figures provided in an infographic by the Federal Information Center for Agriculture (BZL).
Friday, March 31, 2023
Eighteen pigs put down at farm in Namakkal, India, after ASF outbreak
Eighteen pigs were culled at a private farm in Rasipuram, Namakkal, India, on March 30 following an outbreak of African swine fever (ASF).
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
HFMD outbreak in Eastern Samar, Philippines, is human-related, will not affect livestock sector, says agriculture department
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) said last week that the hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) outbreak in Eastern Samar, is human-related and will not affect the animal industry in the region.
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.
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.
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.
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Germany confirms eighth outbreak of African swine fever
Germany has confirmed its eight outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) this year on a farm in Brandenburg state, the European Food Agency reported.

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