Animal Health & Veterinary

New World screwworm

Mexican government establishes technical-scientific council to fight NWS

The strategy will combine research in biotechnology and artificial intelligence with the support of 11 state secretariats, academia and the production sector.

African Swine Fever

New ASF cases in pigs confirmed in northeastern India, Europe

More herds of domestic swine have tested positive for the African swine fever (ASF) virus in India’s Nagaland and in four central European states. In Finland, a recent case in a wild boar has been detected well outside the designated infected area, while the virus appears to have returned to Rome, Italy.

New World screwworm

APHIS approves release of New World screwworm infested zones in Texas

This action comes after state and federal subject matter experts confirmed that the two areas met all requirements outlined in APHIS’ New World Screwworm Response Playbook for zone release.

New World screwworm

FDA authorizes generic drug to prevent New World screwworm in cattle

Bimectin (ivermectin) injection can be used for the prevention of New World screwworm infestations in cattle when administered within 24 hours of birth, at the time of castration, or at the appearance of a wound.

New World screwworm

FFAR research explores novel approach to protect livestock from NWS

As the Southern U.S. continues to navigate cases of New World screwworm (NWS), the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) and the University of Notre Dame are investing $140,389 in a Rapid Outcomes from Agricultural Research (ROAR) grant to evaluate whether an existing drug can be repurposed to kill screwworm larvae.

Avian Influenza

Ongoing H5N1 research raises more questions about dairy farm spread

Researcher says he remains unable to explain exactly how the virus is spreading from one farm to the next.

New World screwworm

USDA to review NWS response playbook quarterly

The new roadmap establishes a quarterly cycle for inviting and reviewing stakeholder feedback, incorporating lessons learned and, as needed, refining guidance to ensure the playbook remains an agile, science‑based resource for responders across the United States.

African Swine Fever

Texas A&M studying tick habitat to strengthen African swine fever preparedness

DHS-funded study examines if a long-lived soft tick in Texas might transmit African swine fever, which would impact the response, surveillance and outbreak control.

Avian Influenza

Anti-viral fogging tech for HPAI in development at Purdue University

Fogging with catmint oil could give poultry producers another tool to prevent HPAI, researcher says.

African Swine Fever

ASF suspected in India’s Gujarat state

An outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) is suspected in Gujarat, while new cases are confirmed in two other states.

African Swine Fever

More ASF farm outbreaks reported in central Europe, Asia, East Africa

In Europe, more herds of domestic pigs have been hit by African swine fever (ASF) in Hungary, Moldova, Poland and Romania, while there are widespread new cases in wild boar.

New World screwworm

FDA grants emergency use authorization for Elanco’s NWS prevention spray

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted emergency use authorization to Elanco Animal Health Inc. for CLiK Extra (dicyclanil topical suspension) wound spray for application on or around wounds to prevent infestations of New World screwworm (NWS) larvae.

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