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  1. I just received an email newsletter from #MDACF regarding #HPAI. It's not looking good...

    From the memo [in PDF format]:

    "Avian Influenza (HPAI) Notices:

    Due to the continuing US outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in domesticated and wild birds and in dairy cattle, Animal Health Officials from all six #NewEnglandStates are united in advising the following for agricultural fairs, competitions, exhibitions, shows, swaps, or other in-person events that encourage the gathering or co-mingling of birds and/or cattle:

    Avian species

    The New England State Veterinarians strongly discourage the exhibition of domestic and wild waterfowl species and may recommend delaying or canceling domestic fowl or poultry shows. If events are held, best practices for biosecurity should be implemented. Waterfowl exhibitions are currently banned in MA through April 30, 2026, which may be extended.

    Bovine species

    The New England State Veterinarians strongly discourage the exhibition of any bovines, including both dairy and beef cattle, that have been present in any state at the time that state had a current outbreak of HPAI in cattle.

    Bovines that have been shipped from currently affected states in 2026 should not be allowed on the premises of New England fairs or shows. Moving to or from an affected state for any reason will void any New England Fair and Show Season Official Certificates of Veterinary Inspection (OCVIs) that have been issued for such cattle for the remainder of the 2026 season.

    The states currently affected by HPAI in cattle can be found on the USDA website..."

    Emailed bulletin:
    content.govdelivery.com/accoun

    USDA Website:
    aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poult cases-livestock

    Link to MDACF memo [PDF]:
    content.govdelivery.com/attach

    #HPAINews #BirdFlu #MaineDACF #NewEngland #HealthAndSafety #AvianInfluenza #H5N1 #LPAI #BirdFlu
    #FarmAnimals #AgriculturalFairs #Poultry #Cattle #HealthInformation

  2. Beef cattle welfare:140 cattle, including 100 cows and 40 calves died of thirst

    "AACo spared investigation into cattle thirst deaths after reassuring regulators. Queensland's government ruled out investigating luxury beef giant AACo over mass deaths of its cattle from thirst, after receiving reassurances from the company that problems had been fixed."

    "The lack of investigation into deaths at the $700 million beef business has been slammed as "completely unacceptable" by a legal expert who argued industry had captured government regulators...The circumstances of this case are highly representative of a long-established pattern of passivity and industry capture [for the department] when dealing with the welfare of commercial farm animals."
    >>
    abc.net.au/news/2026-04-07/qld

    Image: Franz Marc, The Yellow Cow
    has suitable living conditions, guided by the #TheFiveFreedoms as an internationally recognized framework for animal welfare, ensuring both physical and mental well-being:
    1) Freedom from hunger/thirst,
    2) Freedom from discomfort,
    3) Freedom from pain/injury/disease,
    4) Freedom to express normal behavior, and
    5) Freedom from fear/distress.">>
    kb.rspca.org.au/categories/abo

    #AnimalWelfare #livestock #beef #husbandry #meat #BBQ #FarmAnimals #BeefCattleWelfare #EFSA #MeatIndustry #regulation #food #water #pastoralism

  3. Beef cattle welfare:140 cattle, including 100 cows and 40 calves died of thirst

    "AACo spared investigation into cattle thirst deaths after reassuring regulators. Queensland's government ruled out investigating luxury beef giant AACo over mass deaths of its cattle from thirst, after receiving reassurances from the company that problems had been fixed."

    "The lack of investigation into deaths at the $700 million beef business has been slammed as "completely unacceptable" by a legal expert who argued industry had captured government regulators...The circumstances of this case are highly representative of a long-established pattern of passivity and industry capture [for the department] when dealing with the welfare of commercial farm animals."
    >>
    abc.net.au/news/2026-04-07/qld

    Image: Franz Marc, The Yellow Cow
    has suitable living conditions, guided by the #TheFiveFreedoms as an internationally recognized framework for animal welfare, ensuring both physical and mental well-being:
    1) Freedom from hunger/thirst,
    2) Freedom from discomfort,
    3) Freedom from pain/injury/disease,
    4) Freedom to express normal behavior, and
    5) Freedom from fear/distress.">>
    kb.rspca.org.au/categories/abo

    #AnimalWelfare #livestock #beef #husbandry #meat #BBQ #FarmAnimals #BeefCattleWelfare #EFSA #MeatIndustry #regulation #food #water #pastoralism

  4. Beef cattle welfare:140 cattle, including 100 cows and 40 calves died of thirst

    "AACo spared investigation into cattle thirst deaths after reassuring regulators. Queensland's government ruled out investigating luxury beef giant AACo over mass deaths of its cattle from thirst, after receiving reassurances from the company that problems had been fixed."

    "The lack of investigation into deaths at the $700 million beef business has been slammed as "completely unacceptable" by a legal expert who argued industry had captured government regulators...The circumstances of this case are highly representative of a long-established pattern of passivity and industry capture [for the department] when dealing with the welfare of commercial farm animals."
    >>
    abc.net.au/news/2026-04-07/qld

    Image: Franz Marc, The Yellow Cow
    has suitable living conditions, guided by the #TheFiveFreedoms as an internationally recognized framework for animal welfare, ensuring both physical and mental well-being:
    1) Freedom from hunger/thirst,
    2) Freedom from discomfort,
    3) Freedom from pain/injury/disease,
    4) Freedom to express normal behavior, and
    5) Freedom from fear/distress.">>
    kb.rspca.org.au/categories/abo

    #AnimalWelfare #livestock #beef #husbandry #meat #BBQ #FarmAnimals #BeefCattleWelfare #EFSA #MeatIndustry #regulation #food #water #pastoralism

  5. Beef cattle welfare:140 cattle, including 100 cows and 40 calves died of thirst

    "AACo spared investigation into cattle thirst deaths after reassuring regulators. Queensland's government ruled out investigating luxury beef giant AACo over mass deaths of its cattle from thirst, after receiving reassurances from the company that problems had been fixed."

    "The lack of investigation into deaths at the $700 million beef business has been slammed as "completely unacceptable" by a legal expert who argued industry had captured government regulators...The circumstances of this case are highly representative of a long-established pattern of passivity and industry capture [for the department] when dealing with the welfare of commercial farm animals."
    >>
    abc.net.au/news/2026-04-07/qld

    Image: Franz Marc, The Yellow Cow
    has suitable living conditions, guided by the #TheFiveFreedoms as an internationally recognized framework for animal welfare, ensuring both physical and mental well-being:
    1) Freedom from hunger/thirst,
    2) Freedom from discomfort,
    3) Freedom from pain/injury/disease,
    4) Freedom to express normal behavior, and
    5) Freedom from fear/distress.">>
    kb.rspca.org.au/categories/abo

    #AnimalWelfare #livestock #beef #husbandry #meat #BBQ #FarmAnimals #BeefCattleWelfare #EFSA #MeatIndustry #regulation #food #water #pastoralism

  6. Beef cattle welfare:140 cattle, including 100 cows and 40 calves died of thirst

    "AACo spared investigation into cattle thirst deaths after reassuring regulators. Queensland's government ruled out investigating luxury beef giant AACo over mass deaths of its cattle from thirst, after receiving reassurances from the company that problems had been fixed."

    "The lack of investigation into deaths at the $700 million beef business has been slammed as "completely unacceptable" by a legal expert who argued industry had captured government regulators...The circumstances of this case are highly representative of a long-established pattern of passivity and industry capture [for the department] when dealing with the welfare of commercial farm animals."
    >>
    abc.net.au/news/2026-04-07/qld

    Image: Franz Marc, The Yellow Cow
    has suitable living conditions, guided by the #TheFiveFreedoms as an internationally recognized framework for animal welfare, ensuring both physical and mental well-being:
    1) Freedom from hunger/thirst,
    2) Freedom from discomfort,
    3) Freedom from pain/injury/disease,
    4) Freedom to express normal behavior, and
    5) Freedom from fear/distress.">>
    kb.rspca.org.au/categories/abo

    #AnimalWelfare #livestock #beef #husbandry #meat #BBQ #FarmAnimals #BeefCattleWelfare #EFSA #MeatIndustry #regulation #food #water #pastoralism