Animal Health & Veterinary

Mycotoxins

Study finds mycotoxin solution in common amino acid

Preliminary trials suggest the naturally occurring amino acid 5-HTP may help reverse the effects of ergot toxicosis in cattle.

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Livestock & Poultry Diseases

BSE case confirmed on farm in Scotland

A case of classical bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), also known as mad cow disease, has been confirmed on a farm in Ayrshire, Scotland, the government announced on May 10.

Dairy Cow Health & Disease

Michigan State to research H5N1 outbreak in cattle

New research from Michigan State University (MSU) will study the effects of a recent H5N1 outbreak on dairy cattle reproduction and milk production, as well as transmission of the disease and ways to mitigate it.

Dairy Cow Health & Disease

USDA offers financial help to H5N1-affected dairy farmers

The assistance aims to improve biosecurity in order to reduce the spread of the virus and to provide financial tools for lost milk production.

African Swine Fever

Pirbright Institute, The Vaccine Group partner on ASF vaccine project

Pirbright researchers are collaborating with TVG to accelerate the development of safe and effective vaccines against the deadly contagious disease.

Avian Influenza

CDC: Poultry, dairy workers need PPE to guard against H5N1

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has asked local jurisdictions to make personal protective equipment available to workers on dairy and poultry farms in response to recent outbreaks of H5N1 in poultry and dairy cattle.

African Swine Fever

Seek Labs’ says ASF in vivo CRISPR-based trial successful

Seek Labs says it has successfully completed a therapeutic trial using innovative CRISPR-based technologies to target the African swine fever virus in pigs.

Poultry Health & Disease

Controlling enterotoxin-induced diarrhea in piglets and broilers

The impact of enterotoxin-induced diarrhea in piglets and broilers is detrimental to their growth, health and overall well-being.

Animal Health & Veterinary

Brazil declares freedom from FMD without vaccination

This represents a first step in opening up the whole country for exports of animal products to more potentially valuable markets.

Avian Influenza

AFIA responds to reports of chicken litter spreading HPAI

The American Feed Industry Association has issued a statement “to set the record straight” in response to media reports alleging the use of chicken litter in dairy cattle diets has contributed to the spread of HPAI virus on dairy farms.

Avian Influenza

Michigan requires dairy, poultry farms to step up biosecurity

Michigan dairy and poultry operations will be required to step up their biosecurity efforts to control the spread of H5N1 in the state, according to an order issued May 1 by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Dairy Cow Health & Disease

Is H5N1 indemnity program for dairy farmers needed?

It would make a difference if cows’ reduced milk production is temporary or permanent after an infection, agriculture secretary says.

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