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Biosecurity

UK government invests in national biosecurity center

To protect the nation’s people and economy, the government of the United Kingdom has announced significant funding for the next phase of a new National Biosecurity Centre.

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Dairy Cow Health & Disease

First cases of lumpy skin disease reported in southern Europe

For the first time, the virus causing lumpy skin disease (LSD) has been detected in the region, affecting a herd of cattle on the Italian island of Sardinia.

African Swine Fever

Why Vietnamese pig farmers are reluctant to carry out ASF vaccination

Pig owners in Vietnam would be more likely to vaccinate their animals against African swine fever (ASF) if they had more information on available vaccines, established vaccination protocols, virus strains in their area, and there was a compensation scheme in place in case of losses.

Animal Health & Veterinary

Canada makes progress toward FMD vaccine bank

Canada is making significant progress toward the creation of a dedicated foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccine bank, which will build on existing protections for the livestock industry and equip producers with another tool to control and eliminate the disease should an outbreak occur.

African Swine Fever

Researcher: ASF vaccine development no longer in its infancy

Vaccines for the disease are increasingly effective, researchers say, but some safety concerns remain.

Biosecurity

USDA to launch sterile fly dispersal to fight New World screwworm

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins has launched an US$8.5 million sterile New World screwworm (NWS) fly dispersal facility in South Texas and announced a five-pronged plan to enhance U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) ability to detect, control and eliminate this pest.

Livestock & Poultry Diseases

Cattle group to FDA: Approve Ivermectin against screwworms

Concerns about a potential U.S. infestation are growing after NWS was detected in Mexico.

African Swine Fever

ASF virus detected in another German state

For the first time, the African swine fever (ASF) virus has been found in the western German state of North Rhine-Westphalia, with a wild boar testing positive.

African Swine Fever

Study: Ticks could help spread ASF in the US

Researchers are working on new control recommendations for the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Consumer Trends

Consumer confidence in eggs, dairy strong despite H5N1 outbreaks

U.S. consumer demand for eggs and milk remain strong, despite H5N1 outbreaks in poultry and dairy cattle.

Animal Nutrition Views

Formulation changes to support heat-stressed broilers

Nutritional strategies cannot replace good ventilation and cooling, but they can reduce the damage of heat stress.

African Swine Fever

Indonesia set to import ASF vaccine from Vietnam

Countries where pigs have recently tested positive for the African swine fever virus are Greece, India, Romania and Vietnam.

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