6+ hour, 9+ min ago  (163+ words) Damascus, May 24 (SANA) Syria's Ministry of Agriculture said it remains committed to international animal health standards following Iraq's decision to ban the transit of Syrian sheep across its territory. Deputy Minister for Livestock and Rural Development Ayham Abdul Qader said…...

6+ mon, 4+ week ago  (182+ words) More than 30 commercial poultry farms in Germany have been compelled to cull their flocks following outbreaks of avian influenza, according to Germany's Animal Health Institute. Around 400, 000 chickens, ducks, geese, and turkeys have been culled and subsequently incinerated to prevent further…...