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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 ...
Friday, May 3, 2024
US expert raises concerns over undetected spread of H5N1 virus among US dairy cattle
Michael Osterholm, director of the US Centre for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP), warned that most H5N1 infections among US dairy cattle and other animal populations may be going undetected, despite increased surveillance ef ...
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
US implements stricter bird flu testing for dairy cattle amid concerns of widespread outbreak
Amid growing concerns about the spread of bird flu among livestock, the US announced plans to intensify testing in dairy cattle, signalling a proactive approach to mitigate risks associated with the virus, Axios reported.
Monday, April 29, 2024
Farmers in Ilocos Norte, Philippines, get more than US$200,000 worth of cattle
The province of Ilocos Norte, the Philippines, distributed ₱16 million (US$277,184) worth of cattle to 261 farmer-beneficiaries on April 23.
Thursday, April 25, 2024
USDA genetic analysis reveals wider and longer H5N1 outbreak among cattle in US
A recent genetic analysis by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) suggests that the H5N1 bird flu outbreak among dairy cattle in the US may have been ongoing for a more extended period than previously understood and has likely spread mor ...

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