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Romania's agriculture ministry strengthens cooperation with food safety authority to tackle ASF
Thursday, June 11, 2026
The Romanian Ministry of Agriculture has intensified its cooperation with the National Sanitary Veterinary and Food Safety Authority (ANSVSA) in order to better tackle the threat of African swine fever.
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HPAI found in Texas, US dairy cattle for first time in 2026
Thursday, June 11, 2026
For the first time this year, highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been detected in Texas, US dairy cattle, according to a press release last week from the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) and according to the US Department of Agriculture's (USDA's) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS).
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Hungary confirms ASF in domestic herd
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
African swine fever (ASF) has been confirmed by Hungary's National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) in a domestic pig herd, prompting immediate measures to prevent further spread of the disease.
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FAO study warns livestock antibiotic use heading for 30% rise by 2040 as Asia leads consumption
Monday, June 8, 2026
Improving farm productivity rather than tightening drug controls alone could reduce global antimicrobial use by up to 57%, researchers say, with cumulative resistance-driven production losses projected to far outweigh the cost of intervention.
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South Korea to import Brazilian eggs as HPAI-driven price surge persists
Monday, June 8, 2026
Egg prices remain 16% above year-earlier levels despite ongoing imports, prompting Seoul to broaden its sourcing base and extend consumer discount support.
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ADDCON's pwrPlanz EMC gains global traction as multi-species solution for antibiotic reduction
Friday, June 5, 2026
ADDCON GmbH is positioning its feed additive pwrPlanz® EMC as a broad-spectrum, nutrition-based solution for improving animal health and reducing reliance on antibiotics across multiple livestock sectors.
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Dien Bien, Vietnam, culls 5,000 poultry following bird flu outbreaks
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Authorities in Dien Bien province, Vietnam, have culled approximately 5,000 poultry after two outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza A/H5N1 were confirmed in Thanh Yen Commune during May.
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VAX4ASF reports breakthrough findings in quest for ASF vaccine
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
The European research project, VAX4ASF (New Technologies for African Swine Fever Vaccines), has reported new scientific findings that support ongoing efforts to develop vaccines against African swine fever (ASF), following its second General Assembly held on May 5-6 in Gödöllő, Hungary.
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Cargill supports farmer-led learning and soil health practices across key US states
Friday, May 29, 2026
Through the Success From the Ground Up programme, US farmers are learning from local peers and accessing hands-on support to adopt soil health practices that fit their farms, Cargill said this month.
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Pig farmers in Bhutan hit with heavy financial burden as ASF strikes
Friday, May 29, 2026
For piggery farmers in Damzhagsa, Bhutan, the African swine fever outbreak did more than wipe out their animals; it also wiped out a major source of income while leaving many of them with loans to pay and no clear way to recover.
