- In February 2025, Virbac introduced four new bovine vaccines in the U.S., targeting respiratory and reproductive diseases such as BVD and leptospirosis. These vaccines aim to protect cattle at various growth stages, enhancing herd health, minimizing economic losses, and promoting sustainable farming
- In December 2024, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a USD 42.9 million project in Lao PDR to strengthen livestock health and value chains. The initiative is designed to improve productivity, enhance disease control, and facilitate cross-border trade, benefiting approximately 30,000 households
- In October 2024, Fast Forward launched a program to support up to 10 livestock-tech ventures in Nigeria. This initiative, backed by the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), focuses on livestock technology, including vaccines, health monitoring, and data analytics
- In October 2024, Merck Animal Health introduced SENSEHUB Cow Calf, a remote monitoring technology designed to optimize breeding efficiency. The system tracks estrus behavior, detects reproductive issues, and sends alerts to producers via smartphones or tablets, improving herd productivity and reducing labor efforts
- In January 2023, The Pirbright Institute secured funding through the UKRI Horizon Europe Guarantee Scheme to advance next-generation vaccines and diagnostics for livestock reproductive diseases. The REPRODIVAC project focuses on improving disease management in pigs, sheep, and goats on a global scale
