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African Swine Fever

Hungary confirms first ASF farm outbreak

For the first time, domestic pigs in Hungary have tested positive for the African swine fever (ASF) virus. In India’s northeastern states, there has been a sudden flurry of reports about new outbreaks.

Animal Health & Veterinary

USDA ramps up sterile fly dispersal after NWS re-emergence

Officials reiterated that New World screwworm (NWS) infestation is treatable and urged livestock producers to monitor their animals closely and report any suspected cases.

Animal Health & Veterinary

More information on New World screwworm from Feed Strategy

Learn more about New World screwworm, how to prevent its spread and what to do if you suspect an infestation on your farm.

Animal Health & Veterinary

Animal health experts urge vigilance in monitoring for New World screwworm

Officials and representatives from animal health companies are urging livestock producers to be vigilant in monitoring their animals for signs of an infestation of New World screwworm (NWS).

Animal Health & Veterinary

Animal movement restrictions declared in Texas after NWS found

The Texas Animal Health Commission has declared animal movement restrictions in two counties after New World screwworm (NWS) was found in Zavala County, effective immediately.

Animal Health & Veterinary

US ag groups confident in USDA’s capability to respond to NWS

American Farm Bureau Federation’s president said re-emergence of New World screwworm will have an immediate impact, but House and Senate ag committee leaders say it is not a reason to panic.

Animal Health & Veterinary

Rollins: USDA ready to respond ‘immediately’ to NWS threat

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said New World screwworm has been detected 25 miles from the U.S. border.

African Swine Fever

New ASF cases in pigs in recorded in 4 Asian states, South Africa

In Asia, new cases of African swine fever (ASF) have been detected in northern India, Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam. While the disease appears to have re-emerged in domestic pigs in South Africa, further cases in the wild population have been confirmed widely in Europe.

Livestock & Poultry Diseases

PRRS costs US pig industry billions annually as ASF threat persists

National Pork Board CEO discusses swine health plan with Oklahoma State University ag dean Jayson Lusk.

African Swine Fever

Nations advised how to optimize ASF vaccine use

New guidelines have been published on how vaccination can contribute to the global control of African swine fever (ASF).

Pig Health & Disease

Producer-led advisory committee to advance National Swine Health Strategy

The National Pork Board has formed a producer-led advisory committee to advance the National Swine Health Strategy.

Animal Health & Veterinary

WOAH: Animal health receives as little as 0.6% of global health spending

As defense budgets soar, report warns aid cuts leave the world dangerously exposed to transboundary diseases, food insecurity and the next pandemic.

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