NUTRITION, HEALTH & WELLNESS

The screwworm lays eggs in wounds and consumes the living tissue of livestock, pets, wildlife, and even humans.

Livestock Malaysia has developed an outstanding reputation since 2001 as Malaysian’s leading event for the feed, livestock and meat industries.

Although the parasite has not yet been detected in the US, Washington has already closed the border to imports of cattle, horses, and bison from Mexico.

This study is especially important as Influenza mutates quickly, forcing health authorities to develop new vaccines each year.

BiomEdit is an innovation company that discovers, designs, and develops novel probiotics, microbiome derived bioactives, and engineered microbial medicines.

Since there is no specific treatment for animals with bluetongue, prophylactic immunization remains the most practical control measure against bluetongue in endemic regions.

While the situation right now is dire, South Africa hopes to ultimately achieve an FMD-free status without vaccination.

With the cause yet to be confirmed, veterinary experts are urging immediate reporting of cases, isolation of sick animals, and adherence to hygiene measures to prevent further spread.

If approved, this FMD vaccine could redefine livestock immunisation, combining cutting-edge RNA technology with practical storage stability.

In related developments, researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) are working on an mRNA-based vaccine for African swine fever (ASF) that could be more effective than conventional vaccines.