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France Reports First Human Shamonda Virus Case, Says No Health Risk
French health authorities said Thursday that the Shamonda virus, which usually affects livestock, had been detected in a human for the first time, in a severely immunocompromised...
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Over 500 Humans Infected As Flesh-Eating Screwworm Spreads Across North America
New World screwworm is especially dangerous to cattle and other livestock because the larvae feed on living tissue.
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Donkey Farming Could Make You Rich, Government Offering Rs 50 Lakh Support
The Indian government is promoting donkey farming through the National Livestock Mission, offering up to Rs 50 lakh as a capital subsidy for breeding farms.
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Flesh-Eating Human Parasite Resurfaces in Central America, Raises New Concerns
New World Screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite that affects livestock and humans, is resurging in Central America. Cases in Panama, Costa Rica, and Mexico have spiked since 2023, prompting U.S. authorities to tighten livestock import restrictions and monitor for potential spread. The parasite causes painful infestations, with no approved treatments e...
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Amid Criticism, Centre Withdraws Draft Bill On Export Of Live Animals
The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has withdrawn a draft Live-stock and Live-stock Products (Importation and Exportation) Bill after it got representations expressing concerns related to animal welfare.
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Rare Indian Grey Wolf Killed In Bangladesh After First Sighting In Decades
The first Indian grey wolf to be seen in Bangladesh in eight decades has been beaten to death by farmers after preying on their livestock, wildlife experts said Sunday.
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Iranians Line Up at Dawn for a Sanctions Meal They Can Afford
The cost of red meat and poultry in Iran has surged more than 90 percent from a year ago.
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Modi’s Drive to Protect India’s Sacred Cows Divides Voters
The rising population of stray cows has been blamed for trampling crops, causing road accidents and worse.
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Your $150 Wagyu Beef Could Get Even More Expensive. Blame China’s Pigs
African swine fever, a highly contagious disease has been spreading in China, raising alarm in neighboring nations.
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10,000 Livestock Stuck In Himalayas Due To Snowfall Rescued After 3 Weeks
The administration of Kangra district had sent multiple teams from different locations to help and rescue them to safety.
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Tamil Nadu Begins Census Of Livestock Population
The Tamil Nadu government Monday commenced census on livestock population across the state to help evolve policies and schemes for the benefit of the livestock farming community.
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"No Grass For Livestock": Century-High Temperature Hits Europe's Farmers
"Our cows have been living off hay cut in June, there isn't any grass," says Jean-Guillaume Hannequin, a farmer in eastern France, who like his counterparts across much of northern Europe is wondering how he will feed his animals this winter.
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Indian Community Protests Australia Meat Ad Featuring Lord Ganesha
Hundreds of people attended rallies in Australia's major cities today to protest an advertisement the Indian community described as "highly insulting" in its depiction of Lord Ganesha
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Jammu And Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti Stresses On Livestock Development
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti today stressed on developing livestock segment for creating jobs mainly in rural areas.
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Over-eating, Wastage Leads To Loss Of One Fifth Of The World's Food, Shows Study
London: Almost 20 per cent of the food made available to consumers worldwide is lost through over-eating or wastage, according to a new study. The world population consumes around 10 per cent more food than it needs, while almost nine per cent is thrown away or left to spoil, researchers said. Efforts to reduce the billions of tonnes lost could imp...
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France Reports First Human Shamonda Virus Case, Says No Health Risk
French health authorities said Thursday that the Shamonda virus, which usually affects livestock, had been detected in a human for the first time, in a severely immunocompromised...
-
Over 500 Humans Infected As Flesh-Eating Screwworm Spreads Across North America
New World screwworm is especially dangerous to cattle and other livestock because the larvae feed on living tissue.
-
Donkey Farming Could Make You Rich, Government Offering Rs 50 Lakh Support
The Indian government is promoting donkey farming through the National Livestock Mission, offering up to Rs 50 lakh as a capital subsidy for breeding farms.
-
Flesh-Eating Human Parasite Resurfaces in Central America, Raises New Concerns
New World Screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite that affects livestock and humans, is resurging in Central America. Cases in Panama, Costa Rica, and Mexico have spiked since 2023, prompting U.S. authorities to tighten livestock import restrictions and monitor for potential spread. The parasite causes painful infestations, with no approved treatments e...
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Amid Criticism, Centre Withdraws Draft Bill On Export Of Live Animals
The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has withdrawn a draft Live-stock and Live-stock Products (Importation and Exportation) Bill after it got representations expressing concerns related to animal welfare.
-
Rare Indian Grey Wolf Killed In Bangladesh After First Sighting In Decades
The first Indian grey wolf to be seen in Bangladesh in eight decades has been beaten to death by farmers after preying on their livestock, wildlife experts said Sunday.
-
Iranians Line Up at Dawn for a Sanctions Meal They Can Afford
The cost of red meat and poultry in Iran has surged more than 90 percent from a year ago.
-
Modi’s Drive to Protect India’s Sacred Cows Divides Voters
The rising population of stray cows has been blamed for trampling crops, causing road accidents and worse.
-
Your $150 Wagyu Beef Could Get Even More Expensive. Blame China’s Pigs
African swine fever, a highly contagious disease has been spreading in China, raising alarm in neighboring nations.
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10,000 Livestock Stuck In Himalayas Due To Snowfall Rescued After 3 Weeks
The administration of Kangra district had sent multiple teams from different locations to help and rescue them to safety.
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Tamil Nadu Begins Census Of Livestock Population
The Tamil Nadu government Monday commenced census on livestock population across the state to help evolve policies and schemes for the benefit of the livestock farming community.
-
"No Grass For Livestock": Century-High Temperature Hits Europe's Farmers
"Our cows have been living off hay cut in June, there isn't any grass," says Jean-Guillaume Hannequin, a farmer in eastern France, who like his counterparts across much of northern Europe is wondering how he will feed his animals this winter.
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Indian Community Protests Australia Meat Ad Featuring Lord Ganesha
Hundreds of people attended rallies in Australia's major cities today to protest an advertisement the Indian community described as "highly insulting" in its depiction of Lord Ganesha
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Jammu And Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti Stresses On Livestock Development
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti today stressed on developing livestock segment for creating jobs mainly in rural areas.
-
Over-eating, Wastage Leads To Loss Of One Fifth Of The World's Food, Shows Study
London: Almost 20 per cent of the food made available to consumers worldwide is lost through over-eating or wastage, according to a new study. The world population consumes around 10 per cent more food than it needs, while almost nine per cent is thrown away or left to spoil, researchers said. Efforts to reduce the billions of tonnes lost could imp...
