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Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Kenyan farmers urged to embrace vaccination for livestock disease prevention
Livestock farmers across Kenya are being encouraged to adopt regular vaccination practices to mitigate losses caused by disease outbreaks.
Monday, December 23, 2024
Philippines imposes temporary ban on cattle imports from Japan amid lumpy skin disease outbreak
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) has announced a temporary ban on the importation of live cattle, buffalo, and related products from Japan.
Friday, December 13, 2024
UK to bolster biosecurity with US$253 million investment in animal disease research hub
The UK Animal Plant Health Agency's (APHA) laboratories, which play a crucial role in protecting the country against the growing threat of animal diseases, are set to receive significant upgrades to secure and enhance the UK's scientific an ...
Thursday, December 12, 2024
Sindh, Pakistan signs domestic agreement to produce local vaccine for livestock disease
The Sindh Livestock Department's Institute of Animal Health (SIAH) has entered into an agreement with the National Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (NIBGE), in Faisalabad, Pakistan to develop a local vaccine for livestock.
Monday, December 9, 2024
University of Calgary, Canada team develops vaccine to combat bacterial livestock disease
Researchers at the University of Calgary, Canada, have developed a new vaccine targeting hemorrhagic septicemia, a deadly bacterial disease that devastates livestock in low- and middle-income countries.
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Belgavi, Karnataka, India battles third wave of lumpy skin disease
The Belgavi district in Karnataka, India, is confronting another outbreak of lumpy skin disease, with calves the primary victims.
Thursday, November 28, 2024
Philippines expands ASF vaccination to disease-free areas
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) has announced plans to vaccinate swine in areas free from African swine fever (ASF) to address low participation rates in the ongoing vaccination drive.
Monday, November 25, 2024
Japan confirms first case of lumpy skin disease in cattle
Japan has reported its first confirmed case of lumpy skin disease, an infectious condition affecting cattle, at a farm in Itoshima, Fukuoka prefecture.
Friday, November 22, 2024
Philippines' Department of Agriculture strengthens animal disease checkpoints in Metro Manila
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) has ordered an expansion of inspection checkpoints in Metro Manila and neighbouring provinces to prevent the spread of animal diseases, including African swine fever (ASF) and avian influenza ...
Thursday, November 21, 2024
New project prepares US cattle producers for foreign disease risks
A new initiative by the Oregon State University (OSU) Extension Service seeks to establish a rapid information network to combat the risks posed by foreign animal diseases like foot-and-mouth.
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
New strategies needed to control infectious bursal disease virus hitting UK poultry farms, researchers say
Researchers working to understand the prevalence of a virus that can severely damage the immune system of chickens said that new strategies are needed to improve the control of the disease in the United Kingdom.
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Punjab, India achieves 48% coverage in foot and mouth disease immunisation for livestock
Punjab, India's Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development, and Fisheries Minister, S Gurmeet Singh Khudian, announced that over 48% of the state's livestock has been vaccinated against Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) within 18 days of launching a st ...
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
India unveils crisis management plan to combat zoonotic disease outbreaks
India has introduced a Crisis Management Plan (CMP) on animal health in response to the growing threat of zoonotic diseases like swine flu, Nipah virus, and bird flu.
Friday, November 1, 2024
Republic of Ireland's agriculture department warns poultry keepers of Newcastle disease risks
The Republic of Ireland's Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has issued a call for vigilance among poultry keepers concerning Newcastle disease, urging close monitoring for any signs of this disease within flocks across t ...
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Norway launches US$1.37 million initiative to tackle complex gill disease in salmon
Norway's aquaculture and fisheries fund, FHF, has awarded NOK 15 million (US$1.37 million) to research preventive measures and develop new tools for evaluating gill function in salmon at the cage edge, Fish Farmer reported.

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