[ad_1] The world is currently seeing the fastest-spreading, largest-ever outbreak of H5N1, a highly contagious, deadly strain of avian influenza. Scientists say this virus now presents an existential threat to the world’s biodiversity, with the risk to humans rising as it continues to leap the species barrier, reaching new host species. H5N1 has already […]
USDA approves Merck Animal Health’s NOBIVAC NXT canine flu H3N2
[ad_1] USDA approves Merck Animal Health’s NOBIVAC NXT canine flu H3N2 By: IPP Bureau Last updated : June 26, 2024 10:34 am Innovative technology represents a breakthrough scientific achievement for highly contagious respiratory disease Merck Animal Health, known as […]
Sri Lanka bans animal, animal product imports from bird flu affected countries – Breaking News
[ad_1] Colombo June 23 (Daily Mirror) – Animals or animal products will not be allowed to be imported into Sri Lanka from any country where bird flu has been reported, the Animal Production and Health Department today announced. The Department’s Director General Dr. Hemali Kothalawala said that these measures have been taken to prevent the […]
Avian “bird flu” outbreak strikes dairy farms across the nation
[ad_1] The Type A H5N1 virus, commonly known as “avian flu” or “bird flu,” has spread from chicken and hen farms to dairy facilities across the nation. The latest developments have left dairy consumers wondering whether their morning glasses of milk are safe to consume–and whether humans could be infected next. Eight U.S. states have […]
Bird flu is spreading to more farm animals. Are milk and eggs safe?
[ad_1] A bird flu outbreak in U.S. dairy cows has grown to affect more than two dozen herds in eight states, just weeks after the nation’s largest egg producer found the virus in its chickens. Health officials stress that the risk to the public is low and that the U.S. food supply remains safe and […]
Animal Husbandry Department cautions poultry farmers in Visakhapatnam district after bird flu outbreak in Nellore district
[ad_1] The Department of Animal Husbandry has issued a cautionary warning to the farmers of the poultry units in the district after the outbreak of bird flu in the Nellore district. Seventeen rapid response teams of the department have already started touring the district to cover the 38 poultry and two layer chicken farms for […]
Self-declaration: Global animal health body OKs India’s bird flu self-declaration
[ad_1] NEW DELHI: In a significant development that would open up new opportunities for Indian poultry in the global market, the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) has approved the country’s self-declaration of freedom from Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), commonly known as bird flu, in specific poultry compartments (approved farms) in Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, […]
Ongoing bird flu outbreak makes Finnish authorities to cull 120,000 animals
[ad_1] Finnish authorities have said that due to the ongoing outbreak of Highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu on 25 farms across the country they will now have to cull 120,000 animals. The bird flu epidemic began in fur farms in mid-July of this year. Yesterday, the Finnish Food Authority stated that the latest case of bird […]
Animal activists want mass killings to control avian flu to use more humane methods
[ad_1] Mass killings to control highly contagious, highly pathogenic avian influenza are being criticized by at least one animal activist organization. The non-governmental Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) has petitioned the USDA’s Animal and Plant Inspection Service (APHIS), asking the government to “incentivize producers to adequately plan for the rapid killing of infected and exposed animals.” […]
Animal health body urges bird flu vaccination to avoid pandemic
[ad_1] Bird flu has killed hundreds of million of birds, mammals WOAH chief says vaccinating birds could help control virus Countries have shown reluctance to adopt bird vaccination Vaccination should focus on free-range birds – WOAH chief PARIS, May 21 (Reuters) – Governments should consider vaccinating birds against bird flu to avoid the virus – […]