USDA approves importation of Vaxxinova avian metapneumovirus vaccine

USDA approves importation of Vaxxinova avian metapneumovirus vaccine

WILLMAR — Vaxxinova US on Monday announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved importation of the company's live avian metapneumovirus vaccine, which the company describes as a significant milestone in the fight against the virus. According to a news release released Monday, the vaccine, Vaxxon SHS, protects against swollen head syndrome in poultry. Avian metapneumovirus, also known as swollen head syndrome, causes severe re…

USDA approves import of live avian metapneumovirus vaccine

The disease is likely present in most poultry producing states.

USDA approves first aMPV live vaccine import for U.S. poultry

Distribution of Vaxxon SHS Live vaccine for avian metapneumovirus expected in early 2025, first focusing on turkey industry.

Philippines imposes temporary ban on cattle imports from Japan amid lumpy skin disease outbreak

The Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) has announced a temporary ban on the importation of live cattle, buffalo, and related products from Japan.

Philippines imposes temporary import ban on live cattle from Japan

Illustrative image (Photo: Philstar.com) Hanoi – The Philippines has imposed a temporary ban on the importation of live cattle and buffalo as well as their products from Japan due to the outbreak of lumpy skin disease (LSD), its Department of Agriculture said on December 19. In a memorandum, Philippine Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said the import ban is essential to protect local cattle and water buffalo from the LSD virus. LSD …