News from Greece (EFET):
The 8th of July has been designated as World Allergy Day, following a decision taken in 2005 by the World Allergy Organisation, in an effort to raise awareness of the…
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Researchers aim to upscale new source of vitamin D3 and omega-3 fatty acids
News from Denmark (DTU):
A new research project, AlgaeVita, aims to pave the way for food products containing the microalga Nannochloropsis oceanica. The project will investigate whether oil from the…
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Strengthening the surveillance of tick-borne encephalitis to improve disease prevention
News from France (ANSES):
Tick-borne encephalitis is a disease caused by a virus transmitted by certain ticks. It is of growing concern in France. Since 2020, cases associated with the consumption of…
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The lumpy skin disease and small ruminant plague are emerging in Europe. What should you know now?
News from Lithuania (State food and veterinary service, VMVT):
Lumpy skin disease and foot-and-mouth disease pose a particularly serious threat to animal health due to the increasing number of…
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Researchers propose next steps towards fewer animal tests
News from Denmark (DTU):
Research from DTU examines how the use of animal testing to identify endocrine-disrupting substances in the EU can be reduced. The results show that although it is, in…
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Golden yellow disease of grapes has also appeared in the Villány area - Nébih calls attention to increased protection
News from Hungary (NÉBIH):
Grapevine flavescence dorée (FD), the causal agent of grapevine yellow rot, is now confirmed in 12 counties and 15 out of 22 wine regions are now affected. It has also…
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Japanese beetle reporting platform: Report suspicious beetle findings
News from Austria (AGES):
The Japanese beetle is a voracious pest that can cause serious damage in agriculture and forestry. The risk of it appearing in Austria in the near future is very high.
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African swine fever threat increases in summer - the virus has already appeared in a Polish pig farm
News from Lithuania (VMVT):
The first outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) on a pig farm this year is recorded in Poland. The virus, which spreads much more actively in summer, poses a real threat…
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Salmonella outbreak: 35 people fall ill
News from Austria (AGES):
Since December 2024, 35 people in Austria have fallen ill with a specific strain of salmonella. The Ministry of Health has commissioned AGES to investigate this food-borne…
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Joint press release from Antwerp public prosecutor's office and FAVV: Judicial investigation into potentially salmonella-contaminated eggs
News from Belgium (FAVV):
The investigating judge in Antwerp is leading an investigation into potentially salmonella-contaminated eggs that have reached the market. Meanwhile, the Federal Agency for…