Page 11 of articles about health
The EU strengthens the investigation of foodborne disease outbreaks
The OJEU has just published the regulation on whole genome sequencing for the investigation of foodborne disease outbreaks.
On-farm vaccine management (IV): Vaccine failures
In this last article in the series we discuss the main causes of “vaccine failure”, i.e. when we aren't sure that vaccines are working or they are only partially working.
VIV Asia 2025: High-level Seminars on Sustainable Animal Farming, Biosecurity, Disease Prevention and More
With over 150 curated sessions led by 300 industry experts, VIV Asia 2025 provides an unparalleled platform for knowledge-building and networking.
Ten years of ASF in the EU: How has the disease evolved?
After a decade of outbreaks in domestic pigs and wild boar, African swine fever remains a challenge in Europe.
The Philippines reports drop in number of ASF-affected barangays
Border checkpoints and intensified government-controlled vaccination have resulted in a drop in the number of ASF-affected barangays in the country.
Chile modernizes biosecurity standards for swine and poultry
Chile's Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG) has updated swine and poultry biosecurity regulations to strengthen animal health and international competitiveness.
Honduras reaffirms its foot and mouth disease free status
The Honduran authorities reiterated their commitment to continue strengthening epidemiological surveillance and animal disease control systems and ensuring that all products entering the country comply with international health standards.
Netherlands eases measures after foot and mouth disease in Germany
The Netherlands has no cases of foot and mouth disease after extensive testing, so restrictions on veal calf farms are reduced.
Rabobank's global animal protein outlook 2025
In 2025, growth in global animal protein production will be slightly higher, driven by seafood and poultry.
U.S. Swine Health Improvement Plan - Request for public comments
APHIS is requesting public comments on a proposal to establish a voluntary livestock improvement program to improve biosecurity, traceability, and disease surveillance for swine health.
Brazil and Singapore sign ASF regionalization agreement for pork trade
Brazil has been free of African swine fever since 1988 and maintains international recognition as free of the disease, issued by the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH).
Poland: ASF in pigs and wild boar in 2024
Russia suspends imports of breeding pigs from EU due to FMD in Germany
Due to the outbreak of foot and mouth disease in Germany, it is currently possible for Russia to import breeding pigs from all EU member states.
New foot and mouth disease case ruled out in Germany
Tests performed by the Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut on samples from a suspect goat ruled out foot-and-mouth disease.
Emergency measures relating to foot and mouth disease in Germany
The EU adopts urgent measures to prevent the spread of foot-and-mouth disease and protect trade.