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- 1Bird flu spreads in Utah cattle as critics slam federal response●Utah, where plenty of cow herds were infected with birdflu. The 🧠🪱 does nothing. The CDC is gutted. The USDA is lead by
Commenters in the US are warning that bird flu outbreaks in Utah dairy herds are being badly handled, claiming weakened federal agencies leave the country exposed. They point to spillover from cattle into minks, barnyard cats and mice as evidence the virus is finding new reservoirs, and warn the H5N1 outbreak could become the next pandemic without stronger containment.
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Cattle industry groups are protesting ICE immigration raids, saying enforcement actions are disrupting ranch operations and removing workers the livestock sector depends on. Industry representatives argue the raids threaten agricultural labor supply at a time when ranches already struggle to fill jobs, and they are calling for protections for farm and ranch workers.
- 3Merck showcases new technology to monitor calf behavior●Merck highlights new technology to monitor calf behavior
Merck is drawing attention to new technology designed to monitor calf behavior, giving farmers a way to track the health and wellbeing of young livestock more closely. The system is being presented as a tool for earlier detection of problems in dairy herds, reflecting the broader push toward digital monitoring in cattle farming.
- 4Foot-and-Mouth Detection Costs Namibia Its Disease-Free Status●FMD Detection Disrupts Namibia’s Disease-Free Status and Trade
Namibia has lost its foot-and-mouth disease-free status after a detection of the virus, triggering disruptions to livestock exports and trade. The country had previously held a status that allowed beef shipments to premium markets, and its suspension is expected to hit farmers and the national cattle industry while authorities work to contain the outbreak and restore certification.