Scientists in St. Petersburg have created Russia's first automated neural network system using computer vision to analyze reindeer external features for health assessment, addressing challenges in the Arctic livestock industry.
Around 4,000 cattle are stranded on Cowarie Station in South Australia due to record floods, while thousands of sheep are being located using thermal drones on neighbouring Quondong Station. Both properties face prolonged isolation.
Campaigners warn Natural England's new conservation contracts could lead to the cull of up to 90% of Dartmoor's endangered hill ponies, a breed present for 4,500 years. The government insists no cull will be allowed.
Plans to reduce livestock numbers on Dartmoor, intended to combat overgrazing, have sparked fears of a cull of up to 90% of its semi-wild ponies. MPs and Natural England are urging the government to create an exemption for the ponies, which are crucial for managing specific vegetation.
Natural England and MPs are urging the government to revise livestock rules that could lead to a cull of Dartmoor ponies. Current Defra policies fail to differentiate between sheep and ponies, potentially forcing commoners to reduce pony numbers to meet destocking targets aimed at preventing overgrazing.
Jeju's livestock gross income surpassed 1.4 trillion won in 2025, a 2.3% increase from the previous year. Pork remains the largest sector at 35%, with dairy and poultry showing double-digit growth.
Maasai women in northern Tanzania are transforming drought-resistant fodder production into a climate-adaptation business, creating income and stability for their families amidst worsening droughts. Coordinated by the Pastoral Women's Council (PWC), this initiative is empowering women economically and reshaping their roles in pastoral communities.
Ravenous screwworms have reappeared in the US, with three new cases reported by the USDA, bringing the total to five. The flies pose a significant threat to livestock, potentially costing the Texas economy billions, and also present severe risks to human health.
The USDA confirmed a second case of New World screwworm in Texas, a one-month-old calf in Zavala County near the first case. Canada announced temporary livestock import restrictions from affected areas, while U.S. authorities continue movement controls and sterile insect releases to suppress the pest.
Australia exports 24,000 straws of bull semen to China, marking the first exports of Australian cattle genetics to China since 2021
Australian bull semen exports to China have resumed after a five-year break, with 24,000 straws of Wagyu, Jersey, and Holstein semen sent this year. The agreement aims to improve beef quality and herd productivity in China.
The Rural Development Administration is researching ways to stabilize the quality of solid fuel made from livestock manure and utilize its combustion residue as fertilizer. Studies show that cow manure stored for about 3 months is suitable for fuel production, and up to 40% of agricultural by-products can be mixed in.
Global antibiotic use in livestock is projected to increase by 30% by 2040 without government intervention, potentially leading to disastrous impacts on human resistance to medicines. The UN's FAO report highlights the rise of superbugs and calls for better regulation.
Cypriot farmers have agreed to the culling of livestock on farms affected by foot and mouth disease after the government increased compensation. Approximately 7,000 animals will be culled immediately to contain the deadly outbreak.
South Korea's livestock product prices surged nearly 6% in May year-on-year due to disease outbreaks and reduced supply. While agricultural products saw a decline, food and dining prices also increased, with potential further rises expected due to global factors.
Iraq has temporarily suspended the transit of live animals from Syria to Gulf countries due to suspected foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks in Syria. The decision, a precautionary measure, has sparked controversy, with Syrian officials denying the outbreak and stating that transit through Jordan and Syrian ports remains normal.
Chungnam Province's special judicial police team inspected 376 livestock businesses, uncovering 19 violations including mismatched cattle traceability numbers and false origin labeling. While no instances of passing off imported beef as Korean beef were found, 9 businesses were cited for issues with cattle traceability.
Libyan livestock markets are experiencing unprecedented price increases as Eid al-Adha approaches, causing concern among families unable to afford sacrifices. Authorities have launched initiatives for free and subsidized sacrifices.
Independent candidate Kim Yun-cheol, running for Hapcheon County Mayor, presented his campaign pledges in a solo televised session after his opponent withdrew. Key promises include developing a smart livestock complex, establishing a 24-hour emergency room, and expanding high-income farming households.
South Korea's farming households saw their average income reach a record 54.66 million won last year, an 8% increase driven by a significant rise in livestock earnings and gains in the farming sector. Transfer income also grew, while assets increased and debt rose slightly.
Debut film Tycoon, set around the 2028 Summer Olympics in a dystopian Los Angeles, explores survival, economic precarity, and resistance against a megacorporation controlling protein distribution amid a meat ban and cockroach infestation.
Queensland farmers have been denied a $94 million federal contribution to a restocking package after losing an estimated 90,000 livestock to floods between December 2025 and April 2026. Prime Minister Albanese rejected the state's proposal, stating Queensland should fund it independently, sparking anger among local leaders.
A 67-year-old hiker died and her 65-year-old husband was seriously injured after being attacked by a herd of cows in East Tyrol, Austria. Authorities are investigating the cause of the aggressive behavior, noting the couple was not accompanied by a dog.
A severe thunderstorm swept through Uttar Pradesh, India, killing 117 people, injuring 79, and causing extensive damage to property and livestock, with wind gusts reaching up to 130 kmph in several districts.
