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Avian influenza in birds beginning to dip in Europe, according to EU report
Monday, March 16, 2026
Avian influenza detections in birds have started to decline across Europe following an autumn and winter during which circulation of the virus in waterfowl reached its highest level in five years, EU health officials said in a report on March 12.
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Indiana, US, still a hotbed for bird flu infections, according to USDA
Monday, March 16, 2026
Indiana, the United States, continues to be a hotbed of avian flu activity, according to last week's reports from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS).
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Hokkaido, Japan, hit by fourth HPAI case in current season
Friday, March 13, 2026
Japan's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has confirmed an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) at a poultry farm in Hokkaido, marking the prefecture's fourth case and the 21st outbreak nationwide this season.
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Zenex Animal Health acquires VievePharm to accelerate EU natural alternatives push
Thursday, March 12, 2026
With the European Union's Farm-to-Fork Strategy requiring a 50% cut in veterinary antibiotic sales by 2030, demand for science-backed natural alternatives is accelerating across European livestock markets.
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New avian influenza vaccine trials begin in UK
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) vaccine trials have started in the United Kingdom on March 5 in a major step forward in the fight against the disease.
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Zoetis to acquire animal genomics business from Neogen
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Zoetis Inc. announced on March 2 that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Neogen Corporation to acquire Neogen's animal genomics business for $160 million, subject to customary closing adjustments.
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Close to one in five meat, dairy consignments avoided UK biosecurity checks in November last year
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Nearly one in five consignments of meat and dairy flagged for inspection bypassed UK biosecurity checks after entering through the Port of Dover in November 2025, according to new government data published by MPs.
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South Korea sees 53 bird flu cases following outbreak in northern outskirts of Seoul
Monday, March 9, 2026
South Korea has confirmed one additional case of highly pathogenic avian influenza at a farm on the northern outskirts of Seoul, bringing the total number of cases this season to 53, officials said on March 7.
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Suspected bird flu case in Tyrone, Northern Ireland, UK, prompts control measures
Monday, March 9, 2026
Measures have been put in place after a suspected case of bird flu at a premises in Tyrone, Northern Ireland, the United Kingdom.
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Thai health authorities caution public about consuming uncooked pork following Streptococcus suis cases
Friday, March 6, 2026
Health authorities in Thailand have alerted the public to be wary of consuming uncooked pork after 49 patients were reported to have contracted Streptococcus suis, with three deaths recorded in the first month of 2026.
