Livestock

The Trump administration ordered contractors constructing a border wall to stop drilling wells in drought-stricken New Mexico after ranchers raised concerns that groundwater extraction for concrete could harm their livestock.

A women's farming group in southern Malawi is reinvesting cotton earnings into poultry, livestock, shops, and savings schemes, creating year-round income and financial independence. Their success highlights potential improvements for Malawi's cotton sector if issues with seed quality, pricing, and market access are resolved.

Fifteen elephants in southern Kenya died from suspected cyanide poisoning after consuming contaminated tomatoes from farms near Amboseli National Park. Wildlife authorities warn of potential risks to livestock in the area but confirm no immediate threat to human health.

Nandyal Collector urges farmers to switch to alternate crops amid El Nino threat. Rajakumari Ganiya warns that the El Niño effect could reduce groundwater levels, impacting drinking water, livestock, and green fodder availability.

Armed 'bandits' in Nigeria's Zamfara State killed more than 20 people. These gangs frequently raid villages, steal livestock, and kidnap residents for ransom.

Nigeria launched a $500 million agriculture fund to invest in the oil-affected Niger Delta region, focusing on aquaculture, palm oil production, and livestock. The initiative has secured funding commitments from the World Bank and the African Development Bank.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif emphasizes agriculture and livestock as key to Pakistan's economic revival, citing their significant GDP contribution and employment impact. However, the article highlights decades of policy neglect, budget shortfalls, and market failures undermining the sector's potential despite its untapped export and growth opportunities.

India and the Taliban government of Afghanistan reviewed ongoing cooperation and explored new collaboration opportunities in agriculture, irrigation, livestock, agricultural research, education, capacity building, and agri-trade.

Minnesota is restricting dog and cat imports from states where New World Screwworm has been detected to safeguard pets and livestock. The state is implementing stricter regulations on animals entering from these regions.

The article discusses pesticide regulations, conflicts over emissions, and topics related to food safety, livestock, and glyphosate. It highlights ongoing debates around agricultural practices and environmental impact.

Chittoor has launched an El Niño preparedness campaign to assist farmers. The District Collector emphasized timely advisories to protect crops and livestock from expected rainfall deficits and urged officials to prepare contingency plans for crop choices, irrigation, and water conservation.

Texas universities and research institutions have received USDA funding to prevent the spread of the New World Screwworm, a parasite harmful to livestock and wildlife. The federal funding aims to support detection and control research efforts.

The article discusses a critical day for gene editing regulations, focusing on topics including seeds, CMO, budget, and livestock. The showdown highlights ongoing debates or decisions related to these areas.

The new world screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite once eradicated from the U.S., has been detected in a calf in Texas. Female flies lay eggs in wounds of warm-blooded animals, with larvae feeding on living tissue. The parasite primarily threatens livestock, posing a low risk to humans and not entering the food supply.

The USDA is investing $105 million in 40 projects to enhance detection and response capabilities against the New World screwworm. This initiative aims to protect livestock and strengthen U.S. agriculture defenses.

Cases of New World screwworm are increasing in Texas, and rural Zapata County is particularly vulnerable because it has no veterinarian to administer preventative drugs to livestock or pets.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed two new New World screwworm cases in Texas, including one involving a dog, prompting international trade restrictions. Canada has blocked Texas livestock imports due to the outbreak.

The US Department of Agriculture confirmed three new cases of New World screwworm in Texas and New Mexico, affecting a calf in La Salle county and a goat in Gillespie county. Officials are working to combat the parasite’s spread.

The return of the flesh-eating screwworm fly in Texas has ranchers and government agencies working to contain a potential threat to the U.S. cattle industry, which is valued at $113 billion. The infestation could impact livestock, beef supply, and the broader economy.

The return of the flesh-eating screwworm fly in Texas has caused ranchers and government agencies to take action to contain the threat to the U.S. cattle industry, which is valued at $113 billion. The infestation poses risks to livestock, beef supply, and the broader economy.

A Palestinian farmer was attacked by a group of Israeli settlers who threatened to kill him and harassed his livestock.

The U.S. has confirmed a second Texas case of New World screwworm, prompting Canada to restrict livestock imports. The larvae of this parasite feed on living tissue of warm-blooded animals, causing potentially fatal wounds.

Nine Palestinians were reported wounded during a settler rampage in Hawara, West Bank, where dozens of assailants damaged property, stole livestock, and set fire to an auto repair shop amid widespread clashes.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency announced a temporary restriction on livestock entering Canada from affected parts of the United States after screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite, was confirmed on a Texas farm. The measure aims to prevent the spread of the parasite into Canada.

The flesh-eating screwworm fly has reemerged in Texas, threatening livestock and the U.S. cattle industry for the first time in decades. The parasite, which can kill animals, poses a significant risk to agricultural sectors.

A possible flesh-eating screwworm infection has been found in the US. Screwworm primarily affects livestock but can target any warm-blooded animal, including humans.

Gaza Palestinians are preparing for their third Eid al-Adha under war-like conditions, facing food shortages and diminished joy. The absence of livestock, typically central to the celebration, highlights the ongoing challenges.

The number of Gloucestershire Old Spot pigs in Britain has significantly declined, raising concerns among experts about the future of sausages made from this breed.