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Avian Influenza

Feeding algae to poultry could halt spread of low path AI

The phytogenic feed ingredient reduced viral shedding and delayed transmission in previous studies.

Algae Concept Image

Avian Influenza

FFAR grant to develop H5N1 waste stream surveillance tool

The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research is providing Barnwell Bio Inc. a Rapid Outcomes from Agricultural Research grant to develop a waste stream animal health monitoring system to identify the H5N1 virus in asymptomatic and pre-symptomatic cases.

African Swine Fever

ASF outbreaks reported in pigs in Malaysia, Vietnam

Meanwhile, in Europe, recent African swine fever outbreaks have occurred in non-commercial domestic pigs in four countries, and more widely among wild boar.

Malaysia Vietnam Map

VIV Asia 2025: Sustainable animal farming, biosecurity

With over 150 curated sessions led by 300 industry experts, VIV Asia 2025 provides an unparalleled platform for knowledge-building and networking.

Animal Feed Regulations & Safety

Consultation opens in England, Wales on animal proteins in feed

The administration for these areas of Great Britain are seeking views on the possible future inclusion of specified processed animal proteins (PAP) in feeds for poultry and pigs.

Layer Chicken Eating

Dairy Cow Health & Disease

New genotype of H5N1 virus found in Nevada dairy cattle

Confirmed by whole genome sequence by the National Veterinary Services Laboratories, this is the first detection of H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b, genotype D1.1 in dairy cattle. All previous detections in dairy cattle have been H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b, genotype B3.13.

SHIC releases final reports on biosecurity studies

The Swine Health Information Center (SHIC) has released final reports on wean-to-harvest biosecurity to reduce disease transmission.

Avian Influenza

Poultry feathers might play vital role in HPAI transmission

Learning about the viruses’ pathways among hosts and farms could help stop the spread.

Red Chicken Feathers Closeup

Animal Nutrition Views

Emerging nutritional strategies to combat coccidiosis in broilers

While traditional approaches have played a vital role in managing the disease, evolving parasite resistance and consumer demand for antibiotic-free poultry products necessitate newer nutritional strategies.

Broilers Farm Indoors

African Swine Fever

South Korea, Hong Kong confirm further ASF outbreaks on farms

As a second outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) is confirmed in South Korea in 2025, domestic pigs on two farms in Hong Kong also test positive for the virus. In Europe, the number of cases in wild boar already exceeds 1,200 for this year.

Livestock & Poultry Diseases

German farmers feel economic consequences of FMD outbreak

A single outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) this month is causing concern and distress to German farmers.

African Swine Fever

South Korea records 50th ASF farm outbreak

Also in East Asia, the disease has returned to Mongolia, and there have been further outbreaks in domestic animals in five European countries.

Pigs In Pens Eating

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