Today’s news

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Nineteen racehorses died in India after being transported without permits or proper care. They were kept in a cattle shed, which led to disease and death. Authorities have launched an investigation and filed charges under animal cruelty laws.
Source: Times of India

Severe droughts across the U.S., Spain, and Syria are limiting water supplies for farms. Many big meat and dairy companies are failing to set water-saving goals, raising risks for both farmers and animals. New tools like drip irrigation and humidity sensors are being used to stretch scarce resources.
Source: Wall Street Journal

Bird flu has struck poultry in northern India, leading officials to set up 17 rapid-response teams and a special control center. Farms are being closely monitored, and farmers are urged to report any sudden flock deaths to help stop the virus from spreading further.
Source: Times of India

A rare human infection by the flesh-eating screwworm parasite in Maryland has triggered nationwide monitoring. While livestock aren’t at risk, the USDA is expanding surveillance and building a sterilized fly production facility in Texas to control future outbreaks.
Sources: Food & Wine, USDA

In the western U.S., farmers are testing drones that blast AC/DC’s “Thunderstruck” and other human sounds to scare wolves away from cattle. The method is showing strong results, though costs are high and experts worry predators could adapt over time.
Source: New York Post