NUTRITION, HEALTH & WELLNESS
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Texas A&M secures US$3M CDC grant to tackle avian flu risks among dairy workers
Although H5N1 remains rare in humans, its detection in cattle has raised alarm among public health experts, prompting calls for closer monitoring of those in direct contact with livestock.
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Veterinary vaccine innovation centre breaks ground at Pirbright to tackle global animal health threats
Its mission is to accelerate vaccine innovation for diseases often overlooked by mainstream pharmaceutical companies.
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Wageningen Bioveterinary Research retains FAO Reference Centre status in fight against FMD
This designation reaffirms WBVR’s critical role in international efforts to improve diagnostic tests, strengthen veterinary services, and develop science-based disease control strategies.
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Phibro earns FDA approval for new aquaculture antibiotic amid rising financial momentum
The product is designed to help control multiple bacterial diseases prevalent in freshwater aquaculture.
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Urgent vaccine effort launched to combat H5N1 outbreak in dairy cattle
Because this is an emerging pathogen in cattle, no approved vaccines currently exist.
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Avian Enterprises launches innovative repellent to protect poultry from bird flu
In recent months, the avian influenza pandemic has resulted in the loss of tens of millions of birds worldwide.
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Phileo unveils first animal-free chondroitin solution for equine joint health
Produced through precision fermentation using a proprietary, non-GMO microbial strain, Safchondro is designed to provide consistent quality, enhanced safety, and superior efficacy.
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ASF vaccine trials intensify in Asia as outbreaks persist
The Philippine Department of Agriculture recently launched a new ASF vaccine research centre at Central Luzon State University to strengthen the nation’s biosecurity infrastructure.
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FDA halts bird flu testing initiative amid sweeping HHS staffing cuts
The staffing cuts are part of a broader federal workforce reduction plan announced by HHS on March 27, aimed at eliminating 10,000 positions to save US$1.8 billion annually.
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Zesty Paws rolls out new supplement to combat canine obesity in the U.S.
The launch is timely, given that nearly 59% of American dogs are overweight or obese, according to data from the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention.
