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Philippines launches animal vaccine programme to support ASF and avian influenza preparedness

The Philippine Department of Agriculture (DA) has launched a ₱140.9-million Animal Vaccine Development Program (AVDP) aimed at supporting the country’s livestock and poultry sector...

USDA Proposes Changes to AFIDA Rules and Enforcement - Are You In Compliance?

Disease Tracing

by NALC Research Fellow Jordan Berry and Senior Staff Attorney Elizabeth Rumley In December 2003, the United States confirmed its first...

FFAR project to strengthen U.S. screwworm preparedness

Partners invest in grant to identify livestock, wildlife and management practices most vulnerable to infestation.

Zoetis receives Emergency Use Authorization for Simparica Trio to battle New World screwworm

Zoetis Inc., based in Parsippany, announced Aug. 13 that Simparica Trio has received Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the trea...

New World screwworm movement guidance resource now available

The platform helps animal owners navigate requirements for transporting livestock, equine, poultry and other species from affected areas in the state.

South Africa moves to enable HPAI vaccination in poultry sector

South Africa’s Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, has moved to amend the Animal Diseases Regulations (R.2026 of 1986) to allow the introduction of vaccination against highl...

USDA Announces Phased Reopening of Southern Cattle Ports Amid Strict New World Screwworm Safeguards

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins hosts a press conference from the newly opened Knipling-Bushland U.S. Livestock Insects Research Laboratory ...

Genetic immunity to avian influenza: new FFAR–Iowa State–CSIRO project

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) continues to pose a structural threat to the U.S. poultry industry, causing billions of dollars in economic losses, production disruptions...

USDA-FSIS Offers Easier Way to Submit Noncompliance Record Appeals as Part of Small Processors Action Plan

A new web portal allows small and very small establishments regulated by USDA-FSIS to submit appeals outside of the Public Health Information System, supporting efforts to improve...

FSIS Updates Veterinary Drug Residue Surveillance in Response to New World Screwworm

While New World screwworm (NWS) itself does not pose a food safety risk in edible meat or poultry products, residues from veterinary drugs used to treat and prevent infestations of...

DAFM: 160 herds restricted for tagging and registration breaches

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) completed 2,277 IDR (identification and registration) inspections in the first six months of 2026. IDR inspections assess...

UK opens funded poultry biosecurity reviews under Animal Health and Welfare Pathway

Poultry producers in England can now apply for funded biosecurity reviews through the Animal Health and Welfare Pathway (AHWP), following the opening of applications on 2 June 2026...

AFIDA Updates Explained: USDA Proposes Substantial Revisions to AFIDA Regulations (Part 2)

by Micah Brown, Research Specialist Over the past several years, foreign ownership and investment in U.S. agricultural land has received increased...

From Border Security to Biosecurity: Drones Join the Fight Against New World Screwworm

USDA has conducted more than 1,000 drone surveillance flights in Texas, while the Department of Homeland Security brings border surveillance capabilities and personnel into the fed...

Updated MOU between USDA, HHS, and EPA Addresses Drug Residues, Pesticide Residues, and Chemical Contaminants in Food

EPA Releases Guides to Assist Users with the MyPeST Platform for Pesticide Submission

USDA announces $35M program to help states combat feral swine damage

“These invasive species cause more than $3.4 billion in damage each year, including damage to agricultural landscapes.â€

USDA-FSIS Updates Fiscal Guidance for State Cooperative Inspection Programs

USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA-FSIS) has issued a revised directive outlining financial management procedures for state cooperative inspection programs. The direct...

Invasive plants having detrimental effect on organic farms – DAFM

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has updated organic production rules for the control of invasive plant species on farms. The department said that invasive...

USDA investing $25M for new Arizona sterile fly dispersal facility

Rollins visits Douglas port of entry to highlight readiness ahead of port reopening to cattle trade and continued screwworm response.

FDA Finalizes Guidance for Assessing Human Health Risks of Antimicrobial Use in Food-Producing Animals

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is recognized as a crucial threat to global public health. Antimicrobial use in animal agriculture can contribute to the emergence and spread of incr...

Missouri updates animal movement rules amid New World screwworm threat

The Missouri Department of Agriculture has updated its requirements for animals coming from states where New World screwworm has been confirmed.  Effective immediately, the Certifi...

FDA authorizes emergency use of wound spray for screwworm

EUA issued for CLiK Extra to prevent New World screwworm in multiple species, including cattle, swine, goats and sheep.