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Friday, August 2, 2024
UK health agency raises risk assessment for avian influenza genotype in US dairy cattle
The United Kingdom's Health Security Agency (HSA) on July 26 updated its risk assessment for H5N1 avian influenza B3.13 genotype in US dairy cattle, from three to four on a six-tier scale, noting that it is making the notch up based on mode ...
Thursday, August 1, 2024
Cornell University leads fight against avian flu threat in New York, US dairy cattle
Cornell University researchers are stepping up efforts to combat avian influenza in New York, US dairy cattle using state funds, despite no confirmed cases yet in the state, Spectrum News reported.
Saturday, July 27, 2024
Kazakhstan and China sign US$75 million meat and cattle export deals
Kazakhstan's agro-industrial firms have finalised three contracts with their Chinese counterparts involving the export of meat and live cattle to China, valued at US$75 million, The Times of Central Asia reported.
Monday, July 22, 2024
New research looks at increasing zinc levels pre-transport to ease cattle's muscle fatigue
Research underway at Iowa State University is investigating the potential of boosting zinc levels before transport as a low-cost, easy way to ease cattle's muscle fatigue during transit, improve their health and increase their long-term gro ...
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Oklahoma, US, reports bird flu in dairy cattle, becomes 13th state affected
Oklahoma, US, has become the 13th state in the country to detect bird flu in dairy cattle, confirmed the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), though the state said the infection occurred months ago, Reuters reported.
Thursday, July 11, 2024
New study highlights potential human adaptation of H5N1 virus in US dairy cattle
A study presents new evidence suggesting that the H5N1 virus currently causing an outbreak of bird flu in US dairy cattle may be more adapted to infecting humans than other circulating strains of the virus, sparking debate among leading flu ...
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Morrisons in partnership to cut greenhouse gas emissions from cattle
UK-based supermarket chain Morrisons has announced a partnership with Sea Forest, an environmental technology company, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from beef cattle.
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
US sees minor year-to-date drop in beef production with smallest cattle herd on record
Year-to-date US beef production has only declined 0.1% (one tenth of a percent) compared to last year, despite the smallest cattle herd in the United States on record.
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
24 US companies developing avian flu vaccine for cattle
US Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said that 24 companies are actively engaged in developing an avian flu vaccine for cattle, as the virus continues to spread among US dairy herds, Reuters reported.
Friday, June 14, 2024
US cattle organisation upset over research grant backing development of lab-grown meat
The National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) in the United States has slammed a research grant sponsored by the country's Department of Defense (DOD) as the grant will fund the development of lab-grown meat products by manufacturing com ...
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
US agencies plan research into bird flu spread among dairy cattle
US federal and state agencies are initiating research into the potential respiratory spread of bird flu among dairy cattle, aiming to understand the virus's transmission pathways and mitigate its impact on both animals and humans, according ...
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Working group to push traceability of cattle in Brazil
Brazil has established a working group to advance measures to control the traceability of cattle and buffalo in the country.
Friday, May 17, 2024
Florida, US tightens restrictions on cattle imports amid avian influenza concerns
Florida, US has expanded its regulations to block the importation of certain cattle due to the spread of a type of avian influenza affecting dairy herds in other US states, The News Service of Florida reported.
Monday, May 13, 2024
Australia, US cattle organisations sign statement of priorites for both nations' cattle producers
Cattle Australia (CA) on May 9 joined the United States National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) in signing a statement of priorities for Australian and US cattle producers during the Rural Press Club of Queensland breakfast at Beef2024 ...
Thursday, May 9, 2024
Canada in danger of H5N1 infecting dairy cattle as bird flu strikes cows in US
Scientists warned limited surveillance means Canada might not be staying ahead of a serious H5N1 outbreak among dairy cattle occuring in the United States even as officials said there's still no sign of a dangerous form of bird flu in Canad ...

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