First US case of H5N9 bird flu strain found in California
The first confirmed case of H5N9 bird flu in the United States has been identified in Merced County, California, and control ...
H5N9 bird flu outbreak: New virus strain detected on California farm
The H5N9 strain of avian influenza is much more rare than the H5N1 which has been responsible for most of the reported human ...
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Horse Protection Act Enforcement Delayed Until April 2, 2025
"The equine community is particularly concerned about the agency’s evolving definition of soring, which seems to ...
First outbreak of rare H5N9 bird flu reported on California duck farm as cases of H5N1 continue to rise
Bird flu infections around the U.S. have forced mass cullings and resulted in the deaths of zoo animals and pets ...
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Big Money Going To Help Contain Exotic Fruit Fly Outbreaks
USDA secures $129.2 million in emergency funds to deter fruit flies -- some of the most destructive fruit and vegetable pests ...
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USDA announces HPA final rule postponement, AHC reacts
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service will temporarily postpone its final rule to amend the Horse Protection ...
Bird flu affecting certain eggs at grocery stores
The latest data from the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service of the USDA's Avian Influenza Tracker shows a significant ...
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Weekly global protein digest: US reports HPAI outbreaks; trade concerns mount
Most changes will take effect on June 1, 2025, with some delayed until Dec. 1, 2025. This overhaul, supported by dairy farmers across all 11 FMMOs, aims to stabilize pricing, improve farmer incomes, ...
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Horse Protection Act rule postponed, stakeholders gain time
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service announced a temporary delay of its final ...
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Horse Protection Act expansion sparks criticism from Texas officials
The United States Department of Agriculture released new modifications to the Horse Protection Act that will go into effect ...
New report calls for improved oversight of meat and poultry
A new watchdog report highlights issues with the Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service regarding meat and poultry safety. The report shows that the department has paused work ...
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Speakers provide HB4 wheat overview
Washington wheat leaders will discuss USDA approval of a GMO drought-tolerant wheat trait and what it could mean for growers and markets worldwide during the Spokane Ag Show.