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"The Trump administration’s cancellation of $766 million in contracts to develop mRNA vaccines against potential pandemic flu viruses is the latest blow to national defense, former health security officials said. They warned that the U.S. could be at the mercy of other countries in the next pandemic."

https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/bird-flu-vaccine-funding-cut-virus-h5n1-biosecurity-next-pandemic/

#PublicHealth #biosecurity #mRNA #vaccines #immunizations #pandemic #preparedness #BARDA #HHS #CDC #WHO

In Axing mRNA Contract, Trump Delivers Another Blow to US Biosecurity, Former Officials Say - KFF Health News

The Trump administration is eroding national pandemic flu defenses as it guts health agencies, cuts research and health budgets, and withdraws funding for bird flu vaccines, health security experts said.

KFF Health News

AMonkeyInSilk 🇺🇦🇵🇸6d ago

Australia willing to compromise its biosecurity arrangements* in order to negotiate with a country and president that has shown, on numerous occasions, that it will not honour any agreements.

#auspol #primaryindustries #beefimports #Biosecurity

*already under stress due to budget cuts and lax oversight at international borders.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06-06/australia-could-bargain-over-beef-ban-trump/105384276

Australia could bargain over partial US beef ban in Trump tariff talks

A government source says beef is being positioned as a bargaining chip to help reset trade ties after the US imposed harsh tariffs on Australian exports.

ABC News

Kimbo Jun 3

Flavien vit une journée incroyable

Alors que Noël est en approche finale, Flavien se retrouve une fois encore loin des siens. Mais il va pour la première fois de sa vie usée de l'expression "branle-bas de combat".
Il n'est pas embarqué dans un conflit armé ou une guerre, comme dans d’autres sur terre, mais un événement atypique se déroule pour débuter la journée. La patience est souvent la pièce maîtresse de la résolution des problèmes. La journée finira en beauté avec un barbecue, un tour à la bibliothèque avant de prendre son bol d'air iodé quotidien.

https://librexpression.fr/au-sein-dun-autre-monde-12-55

#astrolabe #australie #biosecurity #botaniste #explorer #Flavien #Islander #latitude #librexpression #macquarie #nature #photographer #trek #trip #zodiac

(Crédits : Flavien Saboureau)

ABC Feeds May 31

Growers hope move to manage tomato virus will get them back to business
By Josephine Lim

Tomato growers impacted by strict restrictions following the detection of a fruit virus last year say they hope they can now rebuild their lives as the government considers a relaxation of those rules.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06-01/sa-tomato-virus-eradication-to-management/105361738

#VegetableCrops #PlantDiseases #Biosecurity #Agribusiness #JosephineLim

Tomato virus pivot shifts strategy, giving hope to growers

ABC News

drjudystone May 29

New post: Loss Of MRNA, Bird Flu Vaccines Threatens Our Biosecurity via @forbes https://www.forbes.com/sites/judystone/2025/05/29/loss-of-mrna-bird-flu-vaccines-threatens-our-biosecurity/ #mRNA #BirdFlu #Covid #vaccines #RFKJr #biosecurity.
With thanks to @BethCameron_DC and @SaskiaPopescu for perspective

Headlines Africa May 29

Africa: Africa Charts New Biosafety and Biosecurity Strategy to Tackle Cross-Border Threats: [Africa CDC] Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | -- The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), in collaboration with the African Society for Laboratory Medicine (ASLM), has completed a five-year review of its Biosafety and Biosecurity Initiative. The review paves the way for a new continental strategy to… http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TL2kqp #Africa #Biosafety #Biosecurity #HealthSecurity #PublicHealth

Corey Bradshaw May 28

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The Wild May 25

Fire ant fight escalates amid threats to biosecurity officers. #InvasiveSpecies #FireAnts #Biosecurity

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/may/03/fire-ants-australia-eradication-biosecurity-officers-queensland-ntwnfb?CMP=share_btn_url

Sting operation: the fight against fire ants and allegations of threats, harassment and stalking

Australian police are routinely escorting biosecurity officers onto private properties after they reported being threatened with dogs and guns

The Guardian

Geekoo May 8

New research warns of critical gaps in U.S. preparedness for African swine fever outbreaks. Urgent action needed. #ASFV #SwineHealth #Biosecurity

https://geekoo.news/bottlenecks-in-asf-outbreak-response/

Bottlenecks in ASF Outbreak Response | Geekoo

A study from NC State University reveals that current sampling and lab capacities may be insufficient to manage potential African swine fever outbreaks, highlighting the need for proactive measures to prevent significant economic losses.

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Alex@rtnVFRmedia Suffolk UK May 3

@maggiejk at least in part more likely lack of resources for #biosecurity and testing - although it seems they were eating raw/undercooked meat which is always going to be a risk. Even so, anthrax is still rare and folk eat beef all the time across ESEA (East and SE Asia) - Malaysia is stepping up biosecurity controls even though the part of Thailand this occured in is far away from the border..

https://www.malaymail.com/news/world/2025/05/02/thailand-reports-first-anthrax-death-in-decades-over-600-potentially-exposed-to-contaminated-meat/175349

Thailand reports first anthrax death in decades, over 600 potentially exposed to contaminated meat

BANGKOK, May 2 — Thailand has reported its first anthrax-related death in decades with two infections nationwide, prompting a public health alert after authorities identified...

Malay Mail