More than 190 herds have been infected across the U.S. since March, along with 13 dairy and poultry farm workers, according to federal data. | File photo

Avian flu spreads to Calif. dairy cows

Glacier FarmMedia – Cows at three dairy farms in California tested positive for H5N1 avian flu at the end of August, marking an expansion of the virus into the largest dairy-producing region of the United States, the state’s agriculture department has announced. More than 190 herds have been infected across the U.S. since March, along […] Read more

The report from the World Organization for Animal Health showed total use in animals increased two per cent between 2019 and 2021 after several years of decline. | Screencap via woah.org

Antimicrobial use drops in Americas

Glacier FarmMedia – Livestock producers in the Americas are using fewer antimicrobials for animals, although a new report shows a large increase in Africa. The report from the World Organization for Animal Health showed total use in animals increased two per cent between 2019 and 2021 after several years of decline. The increase observed in […] Read more