animal health Archives

4 August 2026

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AI Can Cut Blanket Antibiotic Use In Livestock Farms: Expert

UPM's Prof Goh Yong Meng says AI can help livestock farmers reduce antibiotic use, thus curbing antimicrobial resistance, by detecting sick animals through movement, sound, and biometric data, allowing targeted treatment instead of medicating entire herds.

28 July 2026

Animal health

Poultry Experts Want Greater Focus On Prevention, Climate-Ready Infrastructure, Industry Resilience

The strategic question is no longer whether poultry is important to Malaysia's food system. The real question is whether our production systems can remain resilient amid disease threats, climate stress, rising costs and changing market expectations.

28 July 2026

Animal health

Only 50 Veterinary Specialists In Malaysia, Experts Seek Local Training Pathway

Malaysia needs more veterinary specialists, not just vet GPs, as only 50 vet specialists serve the country. Experts urge local residency training, specialist recognition in the civil service, and new pathways to strengthen animal health and food security.

23 July 2026

Animal health

Unlicensed Pig Farms Increased To 89 Last Year: Mat Sabu

Mohamad Sabu says the number of unlicensed pig farms in Malaysia increased from 52 in 2024 to 89 in 2025, stressing the need to transform the pig farming industry through modern pig farming and pig farming areas to control river pollution and ASF risk.

14 July 2026

Animal health

Poultry Farm SLH Maintains Vaccination Despite Rising Costs

Despite rising production costs, poultry producer SLH says vaccination remains one of the last areas it will cut because disease prevention costs less than outbreaks. An expert warns that reducing core vaccination could undo years of herd immunity.

13 July 2026

Animal health

Poultry Producer SLH Expanding Despite Cost Pressures, Geopolitical Uncertainty

SLH, a major Malaysian poultry producer, is pressing ahead with expansion, automation, and closed-house upgrades, despite rising feed costs and projected two years of market volatility. Smaller farmers are expected to face the greatest pressure.

8 July 2026

Animal health

DVS Flags Salmonella Infantis Among Top Five Serovars Found In Healthy Poultry

Salmonella Infantis is now among the top five Salmonella serovars isolated from healthy poultry in Malaysia, says DVS. It also revealed that 90% of broiler chicken and 93% of layer chicken Salmonella isolates were multidrug-resistant in 2025.

19 June 2026

Animal health

Animal Production, Veterinary Industry Conferences To Merge Under Gavis 2026

Ten annual conferences by associations in the animal production and veterinary industries, traditionally held separately, will instead be combined under the inaugural Gavis 2026 summit from July 21-23 in Putrajaya to save costs and time for participants.

11 June 2026

Animal health

Malaysia, WOAH Strengthen Cooperation On Animal Health

Malaysia and WOAH pledged closer cooperation on One Health, including stronger coordination among veterinary, fisheries, wildlife, and environmental agencies. Discussions also covered rabies eradication, zoonotic threats, and veterinary service improvements.

21 April 2026

Animal health

Malaysia Short Of Nearly 6,000 Vets, Says DVS

Malaysia is facing a severe shortage of nearly 6,000 veterinarians, says the DVS, as the country only has 2,600 active vets compared to 8,500 needed. The ratio of vets to people in Malaysia is 1:13,700, far worse than the international standard of 1:5,000.

Tag: animal health

AI Can Cut Blanket Antibiotic Use In Livestock Farms: Expert

Poultry Experts Want Greater Focus On Prevention, Climate-Ready Infrastructure, Industry Resilience

Only 50 Veterinary Specialists In Malaysia, Experts Seek Local Training Pathway

Unlicensed Pig Farms Increased To 89 Last Year: Mat Sabu

Poultry Farm SLH Maintains Vaccination Despite Rising Costs

Poultry Producer SLH Expanding Despite Cost Pressures, Geopolitical Uncertainty

DVS Flags Salmonella Infantis Among Top Five Serovars Found In Healthy Poultry

Animal Production, Veterinary Industry Conferences To Merge Under Gavis 2026

Malaysia, WOAH Strengthen Cooperation On Animal Health

Malaysia Short Of Nearly 6,000 Vets, Says DVS

Hospital Director Transferred To JKN Sabah After Sexual Harassment Cases

Cardiac Hospital HOD Faces Two Sexual Harassment Allegations

Hospital Director Accused Of Sexually Harassing Second Victim

Stool Tests Cannot Replace Diagnostic, Preventive Colonoscopy: Specialists

Is Insurance Clawback Legal In Malaysia? — Specialist