For decades, mycotoxin management in animal feed followed a simple logic: test raw materials, compare results to regulatory limits and move on if the feed

Scientists say improved vaccines and stronger surveillance are needed as the disease threatens pig populations around the world.

EXCLUSIVE — Federal agencies sold off used or excess laboratory equipment flagged as high-risk exports that could be used in biological warfare.

From clothing and footwear to food and livestock contact, international travelers need to take precautions to protect U.S. livestock.

Washington is escalating its fight against ticks as new federal action targets diseases threatening cattle health, ranch workers and U.S. beef demand.

Five public conversations on the capabilities, innovations, and partnerships that will shape the future of American agriculture.

Export bans are estimated to lose over 7 million euros worth of pork by the end of the year.

Scientists hope technology will aid in understanding of ASF infection in domestic pigs, with potential to breed pigs that are resistant to infection.

Researchers from the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore (NUS Medicine), have identified a promising antiviral compound that can inhibit a range of enteroviruses, includi...

As farmers and ranchers navigate one of the most challenging farm economies in a generation, the Agricultural Act of 2026 provides much-needed certainty and support.

Mink in captivity have previously been described as pandemic ‘time bombs’

FMD is spreading to new areas, raising concerns for animal health, food security, livelihoods and trade. Learn about the risks and response.

Established in 1951 to help countries combat foot-and-mouth disease, PAHO's Pan American Center for Foot-and-Mouth Disease and Veterinary Public Health (PANAFTOSA) has spent more than seven decades ad...

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DHS-funded study examines if a long-lived soft tick in Texas might transmit African swine fever, which would impact the response, surveillance and outbreak control.

Papanikolaou's presentation on Oct. 5 will invite audience members into a broader conversation about protein, nutrient adequacy, longevity and the challenge of communicating science in a divided infor...

Official statement on the impact of wildfires and the need for investment in preparedness for the climate-and environment-related emergencies.

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UMN team hopes same approach can be customized for other threats, such as African swine fever or foot-and-mouth disease.

Their new vaccine strategy targets multiple H5N1 strains and could help reduce disease impacts on cattle operations and agricultural systems

What a bee learns about its world stays with it, reshaping how scientists understand individual agency within nature's most famous collective.

The discovery of scrapie in an Oregon sheep serves as a reminder of the importance of animal identification and biosecurity for producers.

In June and July 2026, MiRCH tracked military deployments responding to hazards intensified by this year's El Niño event.

BATH, N.C. — A field day devoted to crop research, emerging technology and farm management added a new form of pest control this week: defending North Carolina farms from cyberattacks.At the 56th…

Scientists made 16 successful viruses that had their genetic code designed by artificial intelligence.

Priority engineering research directions to enable precision nutrition and improve health

Foul odors can be a cue to something much worse. CSU professor Jessica Metcalf is helping build smarter defenses against the New World screwworm, a blowfly whose larvae feed on living tissue and can

The third implementation report of the UK government's landmark 2023 Biological Security Strategy sets new targets for the year ahead.

Scientists have successfully edited the genome of biting midges, opening the door to new research on how these insects transmit disease. Culicoides biting midges are small blood-feeding insects respon...

WOAH releases new guidelines for assessing and monitoring African swine fever vaccine efficacy. Veterinarians say standardized testing will improve vaccine reliability and safety worldwide.

How digital platforms are transforming animal health Photos are for representation only In February 2026, a dog tested positive for rabies in Germany. The health authorities found that the dog entered...

In an interview, synthetic biologist Peter Carr explains research on synthetic cells, their potential benefits and hazards, and how governance of this research should work. Carr co-chaired a recent Na...

Walk into any American grocery store and you are looking at one of the most remarkable systems ever built. Behind every shelf sits more than a century and a half of public investment in agricultural s...

The Bipartisan Commission on Biodefense at the Atlantic Council has established artificial intelligence as the sixteenth technology priority within The Apollo Program for Biodefense to develop and dep...

A Pitt-led study reveals the biology of why the disease looked so different when it made the leap to cows and offers a framework for spotting its next new guise more quickly.

Orange and Los Angeles counties are catching West Nile virus activity early in the season and urging residents to avoid getting bit.

Animal disease is no longer a distant concern for farmers and veterinarians alone. It is increasingly visible in household budgets: global egg prices surged more than 60% during recent bird flu outbre...

New reports from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) paint a concerning picture for global food security, and without urgent, coordinated action, it is likely to get much worse.

Senior Mexican and U.S. officials inaugurated a sterile fly production plant in southern Chiapas on Saturday, a milestone in efforts to contain the New World screwworm outbreak as it has spread across...

Agriculture is the backbone of many economies and the key to food security worldwide. To meet growing demands, we must adopt effective strategies that boost agricultural outcomes. These strategies hel...

As AI transforms biotechnology, investments in biological data generation, security, and standardization are essential to strengthening biosecurity and biodefense.

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