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Japan Reports Third Avian Influenza Outbreak This Season Why in the News ? Japan has confirmed its third outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) this season at a poultry farm in Niigata Prefecture, leading to the culling of 630,000 chickens. The outbreak follows earlier cases in Hokkaido’s Shiraoi and Eniwa cities in October. This …
Read MoreNew Bird Flu Outbreaks Hit Western Cape Region Why in the News? New outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird flu) have been confirmed in South Africa’s Western Cape and nearby provinces. Authorities urge caution to prevent spread, highlighting risks to poultry and wild birds, including mass deaths among great white pelicans. This situation underscores …
Read MoreFIGHTING ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE WITH INSECT-BASED LIVESTOCK FEED Why in the News? Emerging alternative: Insect-based feed offers a cost-effective and sustainable solution for livestock nutrition, contributing to sustainable livestock feeding practices. Government initiatives: ICAR is promoting insect-based feeds through MoUs with industry players like Loopworm and Ultra Nutri India, demonstrating a commitment to policy development in …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Indian Institute of Science (IISc) develops methods for removing heavy metal contaminants from groundwater. Collaboration with NGOs for field testing. About the Indian Institute of Science (IISc): The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) is a premier public research university in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. Established in 1909 with support from Jamsetji Tata. …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-II: Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Why in the news? The “National One Health Mission” aims to address interdependence of humans, animals, and environment for pandemic preparedness. Source:scrib About Embracing a Holistic Approach to One Health: The interconnectedness of humans, animals, and the environment …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: Health, Government Policies & Interventions, Issues Arising out of their Design & Implementation. Focus: Under One health mission, a national network of high-risk pathogen (Biosafety level or BSL 3 and BSL 4) laboratories has been created Source: X.com The advent of the ‘One Health’ approach marks a pivotal shift in how we …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2-Health and related aspects GS-3- Emerging technology in Health sector Focus : Influenza A H5N1 detected in dairy cows in 6 states in the U.S. The exact extent of the spread of H5N1 in cows has not yet been ascertained since cattle are not routinely tested for avian influenza and the symptoms have been …
Read MoreWhy in the news? H5N1 avian flu outbreak spreads globally, affecting diverse animal species, potentially linked to climate change, threatening ecosystems. source:researchgate About the Spread and Impact of H5N1 flu: The highly pathogenic H5N1 strain of avian influenza has been devastating various animal populations worldwide since 2020. Initially affecting wild birds, it has now been …
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