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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.
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Authorities are working to combat an outbreak of New World screwworm, a parasitic fly whose larvae infest the wounds of warm-blooded animals, posing a serious threat to livestock and wildlife. Details on the affected regions and control measures remain limited, but the outbreak is drawing attention due to the parasite's potential to spread rapidly and cause significant economic damage to agriculture.
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A wild screwworm fly has been found in Texas, the first detection there since the current outbreak began. The parasitic fly, whose larvae infest the wounds of warm-blooded animals, poses a serious threat to livestock and wildlife. The discovery will raise concern among ranchers and agricultural officials monitoring the pest's northward spread from Mexico.
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Merck Animal Health has announced an expansion of the capabilities of its SenseHub dairy monitoring platform. The system tracks herd health, heat detection and animal wellbeing for dairy farmers, and the new update broadens the monitoring data available to producers. Details of the exact features added were not immediately provided in the announcement.
- 5Deep Learning Used to Detect Wildlife Disease Risks at Swine Deadstock Sites▼Using Deep Learning to Detect Wildlife Disease Risks at Swine Deadstock Sites
Researchers are applying deep learning to swine deadstock sites to identify wildlife-related disease risks, according to Pork Business. The approach aims to spot patterns that could signal disease spread between wildlife and livestock, helping farmers and veterinarians respond earlier. The technique reflects a broader push in agriculture toward AI-based surveillance tools.
- 6Foot-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.