Diseases and Infections

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has concluded its competitive funding round offering up to $100 million for projects focused on the prevention and control of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). This funding formed part of the USDA’s broader $1 billion strategy aimed at safeguarding the U.S. poultry industry, bolstering food security, and ultimately helping…

At its 92nd General Session held in Paris, 25–29 May 2025, the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) adopted new international standards for African swine fever (ASF) vaccines, marking a significant milestone in the global fight against this devastating disease. The adoption of Chapter 3.9.1 of the Manual of Diagnostic Tests and Vaccines for Terrestrial…

28-30 April, 2025 Rome, Italy

The STAR IDAZ International Research Consortium (IRC), in collaboration with the UK International Coronavirus Network (UK-ICN), has published a series of targeted research roadmaps on coronaviruses. These roadmaps identify critical research priorities to accelerate the development of effective coronavirus control methods—supporting both human and animal health. The initiative produced three focused roadmaps addressing: Key research…