Animal Health & Veterinary

Animal Health & Veterinary

Mexico reports latest NWS case was isolated, rapidly contained

After a notification from veterinary staff at an authorized third-party feedlot in Montemorelos, Nuevo León, an isolated case of New World screwworm myiasis was promptly detected and addressed in a female bovine originating from southern Veracruz.

African Swine Fever

African swine fever re-emerges in Spain

After a hiatus of more than 30 years, African swine fever (ASF) virus has been detected again in Spain in two wild boar. Elsewhere in Europe, the disease has hit more backyard pigs in some Balkan states, and South Korea has recorded its first cases on a farm for two months.

Avian Influenza

H5N5 avian influenza patient in Washington dies

This was the first time globally that a person was infected with the H5N5 variant.

Animal Health & Veterinary

USDA launches unified New World screwworm website

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched a new, unified New World screwworm (NWS) website, screwworm.gov.

Pig Health & Disease

Novel approach to control of classical swine fever

As South Korea moves toward CSF-free status, a new case is reported in a wild boar in Japan, and Indonesia has recorded new outbreaks in domestic pigs.

Avian Influenza

Study: 2 key mutations allowed H5N1 to sicken cows, other species

The mutations associated with avian influenza outbreaks in cows are now found in nearly all North American strains of bird flu, researcher says.

Antibiotic-free Production

Vietnam tightens controls on antibiotic use in farming

With the view to increasing food safety, the government has announced it is raising fines for violations, particularly in the animal production and feed sectors.

African Swine Fever

Resurgence of ASF reported in 2 Indian states

Over the past week, there has also been a handful of new ASF outbreaks in European pig herds, while the number of cases in wild boar creeps ever upwards.

Avian Influenza

US resident hospitalized with H5N5 avian influenza

The Washington State Department of Health said this is the first time the H5N5 variant has been detected in a human.

Legal News

Court: Purina must issue retraction for feed’s avian flu protection claims

Kalmbach Feeds, a direct competitor of Purina, filed suit for false and misleading health claims on Farm to Flock poultry feed.

Livestock & Poultry Diseases

USDA opens sterile fly dispersal facility to combat New World screwworm

Facility will allow USDA to disperse sterile flies aerially across northeastern Mexico to help stop the spread of New World screwworm.

Avian Influenza

Pasteurization found to prevent spread of H5N1 in milk

Consuming unpasteurized milk from infected cattle may lead to disease, research says.

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