Livestock & Poultry Diseases

African Swine Fever

ASF re-emerges in northeast Indian state

After an extended period without media reports of African swine fever (ASF) outbreaks in Tripura, presence of the virus was confirmed recently at a swine breeding center in the Indian state.

African Swine Fever

African swine fever confirmed on Hong Kong farm

On suspicion of the outbreak, the authorities increased surveillance, and movements of pigs were suspended.

Livestock & Poultry Diseases

Research suggests new culprit in mad cow disease

The devastating disease can be caused without the presence of infectious prions, University of Alberta study shows.

Avian Influenza

EFSA: H5N1 from US dairy cattle to Europe very unlikely, but vigilance urged

To ensure preparedness, EFSA recommends raising awareness among farmers and veterinarians and strengthening surveillance for early detection.

African Swine Fever

Canada secures ASF zoning arrangement with the Philippines

This arrangement is intended to allow trade to continue from ASF-free areas if ASF were ever detected in Canada.

Antibiotic-free Production

Updated USPOULTRY report shows antibiotic stewardship in US poultry production

The updated report shows continued improved antibiotic stewardship and commitment to disease prevention within poultry production.

Avian Influenza

First case of avian influenza in Wisconsin cattle confirmed

Confirmation was a result of routine National Milk Testing Strategy testing.

African Swine Fever

Spain forms African swine fever expert group

Although the only cases of African swine fever (ASF) to date in Spain are in wild boar in one small area, impacts are already being felt on regional, national and global pork markets.

Latest News

Senators to USDA: Time to prioritize HPAI poultry vaccine

A December 11 letter to Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins pushed for a strategy to counter the current avian flu outbreak.

Animal Health & Veterinary

Swine Health Information Center funds 12 new projects

This effort helps the organization fulfill its mission to generate new intelligence for preventing, preparing for and responding to emerging swine disease threats.

African Swine Fever

Spanish ASF outbreak may be linked to lab leak

Investigations into the cause of recent African swine fever (ASF) outbreaks in Spain’s wild boar suggest a research lab is a possible source of the virus.

Animal Health & Veterinary

University project will monitor for New World screwworm

With $507,000 in funding from the California Department of Food and Agriculture, University of California Riverside entomologists will begin monitoring the state for early signs of the return of New World screwworm.

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