Tag: Livestock Health
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We’re Out Of Stock But Some May Arrive Soon: South Africa’s FMD Vaccine Shortage
South Africa Faces an Urgent Foot-and-Mouth Disease Vaccine Shortage The country is grappling with a depleted supply of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccine, a critical tool for safeguarding livestock farms and national food security. While producers and veterinary services await replenishment, government officials have urged calm and emphasized ongoing efforts to secure additional doses. The situation…
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Housing Order Sought to Shield Poultry Flocks from Avian Flu Risk
Industry calls for decisive action as avian influenza looms The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) Poultry Committee has intensified its push for a mandatory housing order for poultry nationwide. The appeal comes in response to confirmed Avian Influenza (AI) cases in County Tyrone and neighboring Fermanagh in recent days, underscoring the ongoing risk to commercial and…
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What’s Next for South Africa’s FMD Vaccine Supply: Are Outbreaks Straining the System?
Overview: FMD outbreaks and vaccine concerns in South Africa Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) continues to threaten South Africa’s livestock sectors, with reports of more than 200 outbreaks across five provinces. For dairy and beef farmers, the biggest immediate worry is not just disease control but the availability of vaccines to curb its spread. When outbreaks surge,…
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Natural Nasal Microbes Deliver Broad-Spectrum Antiviral Shield for Pigs
Overview: A natural defense emerging from the pig nose Respiratory viral diseases pose a substantial threat to animal health and global food security, especially in intensive pig farming. Viruses such as porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV), swine influenza virus (SIV), pseudorabies virus (PRV), and porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV) can sweep through herds,…
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Spain Confirms First Case of Contagious Nodular Dermatitis in Catalonia Outbreak
Overview: Contagious Nodular Dermatitis Reaches Catalonia Spain has confirmed its first case of Contagious Nodular Dermatitis (DNC) in the Catalonia region, marking a significant development in cross-border animal health monitoring. Tests conducted at the Central Veterinary Laboratory in Algete, Madrid, verified the outbreak, prompting immediate action from local authorities. While France and Italy have reported…
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Spain Confirms first case of Contagious Nodular Dermatitis in Catalonia outbreak
Overview of the Catalonia outbreak The Catalan government has confirmed the first case of contagious nodular dermatitis (DNC) in the region, with initial diagnostics performed at the Central Veterinary Laboratory in Algete, Madrid. The confirmation comes amid reports from France and Italy noting dozens of outbreaks in their territories, underscoring the disease’s presence across parts…
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Spain Confirms First Case of Contagious Nodular Dermatitis in Livestock Farming
Overview of the Case Spain confirmed the first case of contagious nodular dermatitis in a livestock farm late Tuesday, triggering an immediate response from national veterinary authorities. The incident appears to be confined to a single premises in a central region, with a quarantine placed on the farm and heightened surveillance in nearby holdings. Authorities…
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Bluetongue case in Cornwall sheep raises vigilance after 17 years
Summary of the Cornwall bluetongue case A case of bluetongue virus strain BTV-8 has been confirmed in a sheep on a premises near Launceston, Cornwall, the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) announced on Friday. This marks the first UK case of the BTV-8 strain since 2008, while authorities say 78 other cases of BTV-3…
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Bluetongue BTV-8 Case Confirmed in Cornwall: APHA Updates
What happened in Cornwall The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) has confirmed a bluetongue virus case (BTV-8) in a sheep on a premises near Launceston, Cornwall, reported on Friday. This marks the first BTV-8 detection in the UK since 2008, while 78 other cases of BTV-3, a different bluetongue strain, have been identified in…