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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Northern Ireland, UK agriculture department calls for public vigilance as ASF strikes Europe
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) of Northern Ireland, the United Kingdom, is urging the public to be vigilant following confirmation of African swine fever (ASF) in a number of countries across Europe.
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Philippines' agriculture department mulls tax cuts to boost swine farming
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) is considering tax reductions for the livestock sector to encourage swine repopulation amidst the ongoing threat of African swine fever (ASF), The Philippine Star reported.
Friday, September 8, 2023
Chile plans separate laws for fishing and aquaculture
The Chilean government intends to revamp regulations under a unified national fisheries law after consultation with stakeholders from the aquaculture sector throughout September, with an anticipated bill presentation in the fourth quarter o ...
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Philippines Department of Agriculture sets up facility to support corn industry in Cagayan Valley
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA), in partnership with the city government of Ilagan, established a processing facility for corn-based food products and livestock feed to boost the corn industry in Cagayan Valley.
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Purdue animal science department gets US$1.4 million funding for animal welfare research
Faculty members in Purdue University's (US) Department of Animal Sciences have received US$1.4 million in grants from the United States Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture for research on safeguarding anim ...
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
Indonesia prepared to halt cattle imports from LSD-affected countries, minister says
Indonesia is ready to stop cattle imports from countries if they are found to be affected by lumpy skin disease (LSD), Indonesian Agriculture Minister Syahrul Yasin Limpo said last week.
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Nepal to offer relief packages to farmers affected by lumpy skin disease outbreak
The Nepal government will provide relief packages to farmers who have suffered losses due to the recent outbreak of lumpy skin disease among cattle, The Himalayan reported.
Tuesday, July 25, 2023
Lumpy skin disease outbreak confirmed in Kavrepalanchok, Nepal
An outbreak of lumpy skin disease in Kavrepalanchok district, Nepal, has resulted in the 681 animals dead, according to reports from the country's Veterinary Hospital and Animal Services Expert Centre, Khabarhub reported.
Monday, July 10, 2023
Yogyakarta, Indonesia, prepares 2,600 vaccines to prevent anthrax spread in Gunungkidul
The government of the Special Region of Yogyakarta (DIY), Indonesia, is preparing thousands of doses of livestock vaccinations to curb the spread of anthrax in Gunungkidul Regency.
Thursday, July 6, 2023
Lumpy skin disease outbreak kills 11,000 livestock in Nepal
Lumpy skin disease has rapidly spread throughout Sudurpaschim province in Nepal, resulting in approximately 11,000 livestock killed, The Himalayan Times reported.
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
Nepal projects commitment to avail resources for combating LSD in cattle
The government of Nepal has expressed its commitment to provide all resources required for the prevention and control of lumpy skin disease (LSD) among the cattle.
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Pig association concerned about UK's preparedness for potential ASF outbreak
The National Pig Association (NPA) has raised concerns in the UK Parliament over the United Kingdom's lack of preparedness for an African swine fever (ASF) outbreak in terms of the impact on the vital pork export market.
Monday, June 12, 2023
No authority for Sabah, Malaysia veterinary department to shut down illegal pig farm
There is no existing law that empowers Veterinary Services Department of Sabah, Malaysia, to force a shutdown of an illegal pig farm located in Tamparuli.
Friday, June 9, 2023
Philippines government units prepare financial support, insurance benefits for ASF-affected hog producers
Local government units (LGUs) in Negros Occidental, the Philippines, are readying financial assistance as well as insurance benefits for hog raisers affected by the outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) and hog cholera.
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Animal feed not covered by Malaysia's halal certification, says veterinary department
Halal certification by Malaysia's Islamic Development Department (Jakim) is focused on food for human consumption and does not cover animal feed, said the country's Department of Veterinary Services (DVS).

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