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South Africa Suspends Ostrich Meat Exports
South Africa has suspended exports of ostrich meat and all live birds following an avian flu outbreak in the Western Cape.
Lesotho Bans Import of Animals, Dairy Products From South Africa
Lesotho’s Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Ralechate Mokose has announced a ban on the importation of cloven-hoofed animals and dairy products from South Africa until further notice. The move comes in reaction to a confirmed outbreak of...
Mozambique Bans South Africa, Botswana And Namibia Beef Imports
Agriculture authorities in Mozambique have slapped a blanket ban on all beef and bovine imports from South Africa, Botswana and Namibia in the wake of an outbreak of foot and mouth disease in the countries of the Southern African Development Community...
Number of Deaths From Avian Flu in Indonesia is the Highest Worldwide
The number of deaths from avian flu in Indonesia is the highest worldwide, due to a slow response rate and surveillance challenges, say specialists.
Betty White Helps Promote ‘Happy, Healthy Cat Photo Contest’
America’s Golden Girl, Betty White, is joining forces with Sergeant’s® Pet Care Products and Morris Animal Foundation for the “Happy, Healthy Cat Photo Contest.” The contest celebrates Morris Animal Foundation’s annual...
Equine Infectious Anaemia Detected in a Horse in Devon
Equine infectious anemia (EIA) has been detected in a horse in Devon, England after the owner requested a private vet to examine a sick horse, Defra has confirmed.
World Organization for Animal Health Certifies Nigeria Rinderpest Free
After fighting against rinderpest for more than 30 years, a situation that had depleted the country’s livestock reserves, the World Organization for Animal Health has certified Nigeria rinderpest-free.
Equine Infectious Anaemia Detected in Two Horses in Wiltshire, England
The Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has confirmed that Equine infectious anemia (EIA) has been detected in two horses in Wiltshire following importation from Romania via Belgium. The premises is currently under restriction and...
