Animal Health & Veterinary

Avian Influenza

USDA to test milk nationwide for H5N1

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued a new federal order, as well as accompanying guidance, requiring that raw (unpasteurized) milk samples nationwide be collected and shared with USDA for testing.

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African Swine Fever

Scientists assess tick’s potential to spread ASF

As feral hog populations increase in Texas and the U.S., they create desirable conditions for disease-carrying ticks and increase the risk for an outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) virus.

Avian Influenza

California recalls all raw milk, cream from Raw Farm due to H5N1

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has recalled all raw milk and cream products from Raw Farm LLC due to possible H5N1 contamination. Pasteurized milk remains safe to drink.

Avian Influenza

Pennsylvania requires bulk milk testing for HPAI

Pennsylvania has begun required precautionary bulk testing of milk for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) from farms in the state as an added measure to prevent the spread of avian influenza.

African Swine Fever

Philippines takes new approach to ASF strategy

New African swine fever cases have been reported in two states in northeastern India and three countries of eastern Europe.

Avian Influenza

Avian influenza reaches New Zealand

220,000 free-range hens on New Zealand's South Island are affected by an H7N6 variant of HPAI.

Animal Health & Veterinary

Feedlot shade improves daily gain in cattle, study finds

Feed intake remained unchanged while growth performance improved in a recent Australian study of feedlot shade structures.

Animal Health & Veterinary

New World Screwworm detected in Mexico, USDA imposes immediate import restrictions

APHIS intensifies efforts to combat the northward spread of the livestock-threatening pest, urging vigilance among U.S. producers along the southern border.

African Swine Fever

Philippines prepares for second round of ASF vaccination

Elsewhere, the African swine fever virus has been detected in a wild pig in Hong Kong, and four European countries have recorded new outbreaks in domestic pigs; one Caribbean nation has stepped up an awareness campaign.

Avian Influenza

H5N1 virus identified in raw milk sold at retail outlet

In a separate case, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed the first reported H5 virus in a child in the U.S.

Animal Feed Regulations & Safety

Pork producers disappointed in farm bill failure to address Prop 12

The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) said it was disappointed after the release of Senate Democrats’ 2024 Farm Bill text by the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-Michigan).

African Swine Fever

Sri Lanka records nation’s first ever African swine fever cases

Further outbreaks have occurred in Indonesia and two Indian states; in Europe, the spread of the virus continues in the wild boar population.

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