Veterinary Health News - Latest Updates & Headlines
India launches first-ever national guidelines for animal blood transfusion, blood banks
New Delhi, Aug 25: In a major step forward for veterinary healthcare, the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying on Monday released India's first comprehensive national guidelines and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for blood transfusion and blood banks for animals.
Japan reports first outbreak of equine influenza since 2008
Tokyo, April 11: Japan's Light Horse Quarantine Council has announced that equine influenza was confirmed at three horse breeding farms in Kumamoto prefecture.
Hungary confirms first foot-and-mouth disease case in over five decades
Budapest, March 7: Hungary has reported its first case of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in more than 50 years, the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nebih) announced on Friday, following its detection at a cattle farm in the northwest of the country.
Cabinet approves revision of Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme
New Delhi, March 5: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the revision of the Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme (LHDCP).