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Thursday, May 7, 2026
Vietnam enacts national plan for prevention of animal diseases
Vietnam's Deputy Prime Minister, Ho Quoc Dung, has signed Decision No. 779/QD-TTg, officially enacting the National Strategic Plan for the Prevention and Control of avian influenza, foot-and-mouth disease, and African swine fever (ASF) for ...
Monday, January 26, 2026
Current efforts to eliminate animal diseases in EU outdated, says European Commission
The European Union is being hit by a wave of livestock diseases, fueling existing discontent among farmers.
Monday, November 10, 2025
Veterinary researchers help prepare the US for global animal disease threats
A single outbreak of a foreign animal disease—such as foot-and-mouth disease, African swine fever, or peste des petits ruminants—can cripple a nation's livestock industry.
Monday, June 2, 2025
WOAH: Infectious animal diseases on the rise
The world is witnessing an unprecedented rise in infectious animal diseases, with new outbreaks threatening not only livestock and wildlife but also human health and food security.
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 ...
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 ...
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
USDA awards US$380,000 for new Tribal animal disease preparedness projects
The US Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has announced the allocation of US$380,000 to support four new cooperative agreements with Tribal partners.
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Global Burden of Animal Diseases guide to assess economic impact of animal diseases
The Global Burden of Animal Diseases (GBADs) programme has released a new technical guide outlining its methods for understanding the economic impact of diseases affecting livestock and aquatic species, Agriland reported.
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Ethiopia, Kenya, South Sudan, and Uganda sign animal disease information sharing protocol
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Centre for Pastoral Areas and Livestock Development (ICPALD) has signed an animal disease information sharing protocol for the Karamoja cluster, covering Ethiopia, Kenya, South Sudan, an ...
Friday, June 28, 2024
Roslin-Ugandan university collaboration analyses data of cattle trade to control animal diseases
A team of Roslin Institute researchers has collaborated with the University of Makerere in Uganda to compile and analyse official data detailing the movement of cattle trade across the East African country, the Roslin Institute said.
Monday, June 24, 2024
Vietnam grapples with surge in animal diseases due to rampant smuggling
Animal diseases have rapidly spread in cattle and poultry across several cities and provinces in Vietnam in recent months, with rampant animal smuggling cited as the primary cause, according to the Vietnamese Ministry of Agriculture and Rur ...
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
South Africa urged to maintain vigilance against animal diseases amid global outbreaks
South Africa's agricultural sector is being cautioned to remain vigilant against animal diseases despite the nation's current safe status, following the recent bird flu outbreak in the US that has affected dairy cattle and transmitted to hu ...
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, September 28, 2023
South Korea launches five-month campaign to combat animal diseases
South Korea's Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs has announced a five-month special disinfection period aimed at bolstering its efforts to combat animal diseases during the winter season, Yonhap reported.
Monday, August 28, 2023
Veterinary official hints strong potential of emergency animal diseases entering Australia
The increasing longer term global risk and 'inevitability' of foot and mouth disease (FMD) reaching Australia was highlighted to saleyard managers at a conference in Bendigo, Victoria, Australia, on Augsut 24.

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