Animal Health & Veterinary

Animal Feed Regulations & Safety

Officials say UK cattle botulism cases related to animal feed

U.K. officials are investigating outbreaks of botulism in cattle, which is believed to be linked to contaminated animal feed.

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Animal Welfare

Gene-edited pork unnecessary, duBreton says

A recent survey shows 75% of consumers are concerned about gene-edited pork.

African Swine Fever

New rapid test for ASF in development in Japan

Researchers in Japan say they have improved the reliability of oral fluid-based tests for ASF with a new method for concentrating samples.

Pig Health & Disease

Study links manure pumping to outbreaks of PRRS

Pig lots were significantly more likely to experience outbreaks of PRRS when a nearby field received pumped manure from an PRRS-positive pig farm.

Livestock & Poultry Diseases

WOAH urges stronger measures against NWS as US reports first human case

The World Organisation for Animal Health is urging all stakeholders – especially those in animal health, agriculture, environment and public health sectors – to strengthen surveillance and diagnostic capacities for New World screwworm.

African Swine Fever

Large Estonian farms among latest ASF outbreak sites

African swine fever virus was detected at three commercial swine farms in Estonia, the largest of which is owned by Atria Plc.

Biosecurity

Study eyes rerouting feed, livestock trucks to reduce virus spread

A new study from North Carolina State University looked at reducing between-farm infections by modeling a new way of routing the trucks that transport feed and livestock between pig farms and from farms to market.

Livestock & Poultry Diseases

HHS to allow emergency use authorization for animal drugs to fight NWS

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will allow the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to issue emergency use authorizations for animal drugs to treat or prevent infestations caused by the New World screwworm.

Livestock & Poultry Diseases

USDA adds to New World screwworm eradication efforts

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced its largest initiative yet to combat the New World screwworm.

African Swine Fever

Vietnam records spike in ASF outbreaks

In response to a sudden rise in the number of outbreaks of African swine fever, veterinary services in Vietnam are undergoing a thorough review.

Avian Influenza

One Health response required to address H5N1 outbreak, report says

A newly published invited review in the Journal of Dairy Science presents a comprehensive look at the effects of H5N1 virus and calls for a One Health approach in response.

Beef Cattle

Researchers: High-starch diets may reduce Salmonella in beef cattle

A study found that high-starch diets can potentially lower Salmonella prevalence in cattle, especially within the lymph nodes – organs that are often embedded in fat trims included in ground beef products.

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