Preveza: Livestock unit quarantined after suspected case of sheep pox
A livestock unit in Preveza, Greece, has been quarantined following symptoms of sheep pox in over 15 sheep, with blood samples sent for testing to confirm the presence of the disease.
South Africa starts mass vaccination program to halt foot-and-mouth outbreak
South Africa is implementing a mass vaccination program for cattle to combat a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak that is disrupting livestock supplies and exports.
UK Food Ban for Airport Travellers Update as Minister Issues Statement
The UK government has updated its food ban for travelers at airports due to a food and mouth disease outbreak in Europe, prohibiting the import of specific food items to protect livestock health.
Uganda: Foot & Mouth Disease Outbreak Shuts Ntungamo Livestock Markets
An outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease in Ntungamo District, Uganda, has led to the closure of livestock markets and heightened tensions between veterinary authorities and local farmers.
Banned food and drink that'll get you stopped at every UK airport
UK holidaymakers are advised on which food and drinks are prohibited from being brought back into the country to protect local agriculture and livestock from disease.
Cyprus faces a health emergency: 13,000 animals slaughtered to stop foot-and-mouth disease
Cyprus has begun the slaughter of 13,000 sheep, goats, and cattle to contain an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in the Larnaca region.
Due to a health emergency: an Argentine company delivered one million vaccines to South Africa
An Argentine company, Biogénesis Bagó, has delivered one million vaccines against foot-and-mouth disease to South Africa as part of an agreement to combat the disease affecting livestock in the country.
Paris Agriculture Fair opens without cows for first time due to disease fears
The Paris Agriculture Fair has opened for the first time without cows due to fears of disease transmission among livestock.
Namibia Warns Illegal FMD Vaccines, Livestock Smuggling Threaten Beef Exports and Disease-Free Status
Namibia's Ministry of Agriculture warns against illegal possession of foot-and-mouth disease vaccines and livestock smuggling, emphasizing the potential risk to the country's beef exports and disease-free status.
African Swine Fever Confirmed in Hwaseong and Pyeongtaek, FMD Reported in Goyang
African Swine Fever (ASF) has been confirmed in Hwaseong and Pyeongtaek, South Korea, along with an outbreak of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) in Goyang.
Sheep and Goat Pox: Over 2,000 confirmed cases
Greece reports over 2,100 confirmed cases of sheep and goat pox and significant livestock deaths amid ongoing disease management efforts.
South Africa: One Million Vaccine Doses En Route As Foot-and-Mouth Disease Fight Intensifies
South Africa is set to receive one million vaccine doses to combat a severe outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease affecting its livestock sector.
Zambia closes borders to South African livestock amid FMD outbreak
Zambia has shut its borders to South African livestock and related products due to a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in South Africa, which has prompted Pretoria to declare a national disaster.
South Africa: 20,000 Vaccines to Fight Foot-and-Mouth Outbreak - South African News Briefs - February 16, 2025
The Western Cape government has procured 20,000 vaccines to combat a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, focusing on vaccination for free-roaming livestock in affected areas.
South Africa starts extensive vaccine campaign against FMD in cattle
South Africa launches a decade-long campaign to vaccinate 20 million cattle in response to a spreading foot-and-mouth disease outbreak affecting livestock.
Outbreak of African Swine Fever at the Largest Pig Farm Complex in Hongseong, Chungcheongnam-do
An outbreak of African swine fever has occurred at the largest pig farm complex in Hongseong, Chungcheongnam-do, prompting urgent emergency measures from livestock quarantine authorities.
Sheep and Goat Pox: Over 2,500 farms have been affected in the country by the disease
Sheep and goat pox has significantly impacted over 2,500 farms in Greece, resulting in nearly 477,000 animal deaths as reported by the Greek Ministry of Rural Development and Food.
Sheep Pox: Uncontrollable 'Hemorrhage' for Greek Livestock – 476,839 Animals Culled
The outbreak of sheep pox has severely impacted Greek livestock farming, resulting in nearly 477,000 cullings since August 2024.
Livestock farmers warn of a 'war' against sheep and goat pox: 'We will see terrible situations' after Easter
Livestock farmers in Greece are warning about a critical two-month period ahead due to the threat of sheep and goat pox, urging the government to implement a backup plan to eradicate the disease.
The reaction of livestock farmers after the meeting with the Prime Minister
Greek livestock farmers expressed their concerns about disease spread and called for immediate protective measures in their meeting with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
South Africa produces first local vaccine to combat foot-and-mouth disease
South Africa has produced its first local vaccine to combat a severe outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease affecting cattle herds.
Kogi receives vaccines for animal disease control
Kogi State has received vaccines for a mass vaccination program aimed at controlling major transboundary animal diseases and improving livestock productivity.
Fever: Increased alert in Dodecanese and Cyclades after cases in Turkey and occupied Cyprus
Increased biosecurity measures are advised for livestock farmers in the Dodecanese and Cyclades following foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks in Turkey and Northern Cyprus.