Animal Health and Nutrition

Meanwhile, Japan is contending with a different swine disease as the country reported its 100th outbreak of classical swine fever (CSF) since 2018.

The platform is expected to enhance the early detection and control of animal diseases such as rabies, anthrax, and avian influenza.

With this conditional approval, cattle producers now have an immediate line of defense against a parasite that poses a serious threat to animal health and agricultural livelihoods.

The new vaccine is both temperature-stable and designed to deliver multiple timed-release doses in a single injection.

Dr Muraguri, the new CEO, is the first African to lead GALVmed in its 18-year history.

Argentina had previously declared itself free of H5N1 in August 2023 following a successful stamping-out and surveillance campaign.

With migratory birds clustering in Europe during winter months, proactive biosecurity is essential to prevent infections from entering farms.

The research announcement coincided with confirmation of a major new HPAI H5N1 outbreak in Jefferson County, Wisconsin involving more than 3 million birds. 

Since July, USDA and Mexican authorities have maintained nearly 8,000 surveillance traps across Texas, Arizona, and New Mexico.

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