In Brazil, a study compared two systems of organic product certification implemented in São Paulo state. One system involves conventional certification by auditors accredited by the Ministry of Agriculture and the National ...
Agriculture
Aug 9, 2024
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French authorities reported Thursday more than 20 suspected cases of bluetongue virus in sheep, raising fears a potentially fatal outbreak after hundreds of animals were infected in neighboring Belgium.
Veterinary medicine
Aug 8, 2024
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The recent outbreak of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI H5N1) virus has raised concerns among poultry producers and food safety experts. The virus is highly contagious among birds and poses a significant risk despite ...
Plants & Animals
Aug 2, 2024
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Researchers from Kyushu University have discovered that blowflies, a family of flies strongly attracted to decaying flesh and feces, are carrying the bird flu virus in southern Japan. Their findings, published in Scientific ...
Cell & Microbiology
Aug 1, 2024
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Childcare challenges might not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about farm business viability, yet according to a new study led by a Penn State researcher, childcare challenges can negatively impact farm ...
Social Sciences
Jul 30, 2024
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Animal challenge studies completed by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists show that infecting dairy cows with the H5N1 virus in a laboratory setting can trigger clinical signs of disease similar to those of naturally ...
Veterinary medicine
Jul 29, 2024
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Support for Australia transitioning to renewable energy is strong across the country (with 59% support), but 41% are concerned about the negative impacts of the transition to green energy on cost-of-living and household energy ...
Environment
Jul 29, 2024
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In Kansas, where a prolonged drought has killed crops and eroded the soil, Gail Fuller's farm is like an oasis. Sheep, cows and chickens graze freely on crops and vegetation in a paradisiacal mess.
Agriculture
Jul 29, 2024
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Avian influenza viruses have infected the world's birds for millennia. We first became aware of them in the 19th century, when mass deaths of poultry triggered interest in what was then called "fowl plague."
Plants & Animals
Jul 23, 2024
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The City of West Hollywood has reportedly adopted an ordinance that requires plant-based food to be served at all city events, with meat available only upon request. The city's goal is to reduce the impact that meat and dairy ...
Social Sciences
Jul 23, 2024
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