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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Current efforts to eliminate animal diseases in EU outdated, says European Commission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, 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.
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.
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, 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.
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
US university economist to head project focused on better communication on animal diseases' economic impact
A Kansas State University (K-State, US) agricultural economist has been selected to lead a five-year project to develop decision-making tools and improve communication on the economic impacts of animal diseases, ultimately improving the hea ...
Monday, June 5, 2023
New US facility to support study and diagnose of serious animal diseases
US officials from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) recently celebrated the dedication and ribbon-cutting of the National Bio and Ag ...
Monday, May 8, 2023
Philippines eyes World Bank funding for more effective measures against animal diseases
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) is seeking up to US$30 million in funding from the World Bank to improve measures for the prevention of animal diseases.
Thursday, April 20, 2023
US agriculture official calls for USDA's access to funding to combat animal diseases
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) needs to be able to access funding from the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) to fight animal diseases, said US Agriculture Undersecretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Leste ...
Monday, April 3, 2023
USDA funds 60 projects with US$15.8 million to improve responses to animal diseases
The United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is awarding US$15.8 million to 60 projects led by 38 US states, land-grant universities and industry organisations to enhance the United ...
Monday, March 27, 2023
New Zealand to aid Pacific nations in combating animal diseases
New Zealand will provide support for Pacific countries to prevent the spread of harmful animal diseases, the country's Associate Minister of Agriculture, Meka Whaitiri, said.

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