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AgriLivestock & Feed Taiwan 2026 returns to Taipei on September 8-10

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

AgriLivestock & Feed Taiwan, part of Taiwan Smart Agriweek, one of Asia's dedicated events for livestock farming, returns to TaiNEX 1 in Taipei, Taiwan, on September 8–10.

ASF cases in Spain rouse concerns about protecting pigs in UK

Friday, January 9, 2026

Following recent outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF) in Spain, UK pig producers are being urged to maintain strong biosecurity measures and ensure robust contingency plans are in place.

Dairy herd in Wisconsin, US, hit by HPAI linked to "spillover event" from wildlife

Thursday, January 8, 2026

On December 14 last year, the US Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) shared that a dairy herd became the first detected case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Wisconsin, the United States.

New bird flu case reported at poultry farm in Okcheon, North Chungcheong, South Korea

Thursday, January 8, 2026

South Korea has confirmed an additional case of highly pathogenic avian influenza at a poultry farm, bringing the total number of cases this season to 33, authorities said on January 6.

Catalonia, Spain, confirms 18 more wild boar hit by ASF

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

The Department of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Food of Catalonia, Spain, announced on January 5 that 18 more wild boar have fallen prey to African swine fever (ASF) near Cerdanyola del Vallès.

Bird flu detected at commerical poultry farm near York, England, UK

Wednesday, December 31, 2025

A case of bird flu has been confirmed at a large commercial poultry farm near York, England, the United Kingdom.

Japan discovers bird flu outbreak at Hokkaido poultry farm

Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Japan's agriculture ministry said on December 29 that genetic testing has confirmed an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza at a farm in Hokkaido Prefecture, marking the 11th bird flu outbreak in the country this season.

Yobe, Nigeria, starts vaccination of cattle against contagious bovine pleuropneumonia

Wednesday, December 31, 2025

The State Ministry of Livestock Development in Yobe, Nigeria, in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development, has commenced a vaccination campaign against contagious bovine pleuropneumonia (CBPP), with 2,500 cattle targeted across the state.

Poultry farms in Namakkal, Tamil Nadu, India, step up actions against bird flu

Monday, December 29, 2025

With reports of avian influenza outbreaks emerging from neighbouring Kerala, India, poultry farms in Tamil Nadu's Namakkal district, one of the largest egg-producing hubs in the country, have stepped up biosecurity and surveillance measures to prevent the spread of the disease.

Bird hits broiler farm in Deurne, Netherlands

Monday, December 29, 2025

Avian influenza has been confirmed at a broiler farm in Deurne, the Netherlands.