Mizzou researcher wins $1.9M grant to develop new bird flu vaccine

University of Missouri scientist Wenjun Ma has been tasked with developing a bird flu vaccine using a $1.9M USDA grant ...
National Hog Farmer

Fifth African Swine Fever Action Week kicks off March 1

Through the Protect Our Pigs campaign, USDA is raising awareness to help producers and veterinarians to defend their herds and livelihoods.
National Hog Farmer

African swine fever: Why vigilance today protects pigs tomorrow

APHIS is focused on a proactive approach to keep the country’s pigs safe. The U.S. has a robust system of existing safeguards in place to protect against foreign animal diseases; however, APHIS ...
The Journal

USDA-APHIS to allow cattle bison imports from Mexico

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has announcing it will allow cattle and bison imports from Mexico. Announced on Feb. 1, imports are scheduled to resume ...
clickondetroit.com

USDA confirms Nevada dairy cows infected with 2nd strain of bird flu

On Jan. 31, 2025, the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) confirmed by whole genome sequence the first detection of highly ...
The National Law Review

USDA APHIS Updates Petition Review Practices for Genetically Engineered Organisms

We collaborate with the world's leading lawyers to deliver news tailored for you. Sign Up for any (or all) of our 25+ Newsletters. Some states have laws and ethical rules regarding solicitation and ...
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Red imported fire ants expanding their painful reach in the South

Fire ants are spreading across southern counties, bringing sharper health risks, farm damage, and tougher choices on control today ...