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“What you don’t coach you condone.” That's why Clayton Johnson, DVM, considers it his obligation to say something if he sees a situation on a farm that could lead to a biosecurity breach.

The first case of Streptococcus equi subsp. zooepidemicus (Strep. zoo) was identified in the U.S. pig population last fall, and it’s not an organism to be taken lightly. Here's why.

Influenza-A virus of swine is a thorn in the side of U.S. pork producers, and it’s a difficult thorn to remove. If the virus were more pathogenic, veterinarians and producers would probably talk about it more.

Sow mortality has been on the rise in the U.S. pork industry, reaching upwards of 15% in many sow-production systems. The causes remain a puzzle for veterinarians. Here's what Ashley Johnson

Two state veterinarians get a firsthand look at the impact of Foot and Mouth Disease in Uganda. Here's what they discovered.

Research, field experience suggest it could be.

No one seems to know why Streptococcus suis has re-emerged. Connie Gebhart and her team at the University of Minnesota are trying to crack the Strep suis code.

Just when U.S. pork producers thought swine dysentery was a problem of the past, it has re-emerged for an unwelcome encore in a slightly different form.

Improving farrowing rates in a pork operation can have significant economic value. Here are five ways you can improve farrowing rates in your operation.

Pre-wean mortality us a major concern for the U.S. pork industry. Did you know producers lose a bigger proportion of their production in the first 3 weeks of life than they do in the rest of the entire production cycle?

The pork industry has strived to embrace new technology through the years, but “there’s a risk of doing too much too quickly without thoroughly examining the technologies,” says John Deen, University of Minnesota.

One of the biggest components of a successful, healthy operation is human capital, and how managers and veterinarians interact with the farm staff needs not be rocket science.

The U.S. has robust export markets and a lower cost of production than many other countries, but Joe Connor says cost of production could be even lower if we focus on eliminating diseases rather than controlling them.

Leading U.S. animal-health group recommends strategies to improve testing methods to keep African swine fever and other foreign animal diseases from entering U.S. pig herds.

Juan LuBroth, DVM, Chief Veterinary Officer for the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, discusses biosecurity and readiness in dealing with African swine fever in this second article of a two-part series.

Porcine circovirus type 3 (PCV3) was first reported in 2016, but appears to have been present in swine populations decades prior to that time, said Bailey Arruda, DVM.

ASF continues its steady, all-encompassing spread across Asia. While U.S. pork production differs significantly from Asia’s industry, Juan LuBroth shares lessons about this virus from other countries’ experiences.

Can fogging (aerosolized exposure) be a useful tool in the process to eliminate Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae in your herd?

One in three pigs born on U.S. farms fail to reach market, according to Jason Ross, PhD, a professor of animal physiology at Iowa State University (ISU) and director of the Iowa Pork Industry Center.

Researchers address challenges in livestock pain mitigation.

If an outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) were to occur in the U.S. is the pork industry ready? Many parties are working to make sure it’s as ready as possible, but there may be more questions than answers.

The final rule for the Modernized Hog Slaughter Plan was published October 1, and one of its goals is to align hog slaughter inspection with hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP) principles.

Baby boomers are retiring in all professions, but the oncoming void seems to be more evident in the veterinary profession than in many others.

Behind the scenes, animal health officials are working on behalf of producers and the livestock industry. Some issues are top-of-mind, like African swine fever, but others might not be on your radar.

Much has been written about African swine fever, but here are some facts that stress the seriousness of the disease, and why it needs to stay out of the United States.

Bigger, faster-growing pigs have different space and management requirements.

Pork producers and cattlemen can learn from poultry growers’ experiences.

Paul Yeske, DVM, has seen repeatable success with M. hyo elimination, along with the downstream effect of lower cost of production, better average daily gain, better feed efficiency and lower mortality.

ASF will be highlighted at this year’s U.S. Animal Health Association (USAHA) and American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians (AAVLD) annual meetings.

The U.S. sees up to 4,000 sow losses each week to this issue.

Human nutrition has taught those in animal nutrition a lot about the microbiome.

The Office of Homeland Security protects America’s livestock from biodefense risks and animal diseases that could crush the U.S. economy.

Breeding stock companies and producers are putting more emphasis on robustness, in combination with productivity and welfare.

Pork industry makes pork quality a priority.

Collaboration means your involvement, too.

Know the signs and report unusual activities.

Espionage and terrorism are real threats to your farm’s biosecurity.

Read the entire collection of stories on Dave Klocke and how he's moving the needle forward in the pig business.

Dave Klocke is always thinking ahead when it comes to his family and their future in the pork business.

Dave Klocke of PIgEasy, LLC, finds ways to help pig farmers make every penny count.

Dave Klocke of PIgEasy, LLC, finds ways to help pig farmers make every penny count.

Iowa pig farmer uses the power of observation to make products that help the industry.

Pork Perspectives provides business and leadership strategy tips from some of the pork industry’s finest.

It's hard to think about when animals need to be euthanized. It’s harder when you’re the one doing it. Veterinarians are put in that position often. Think what would happen if a foreign animal disease were to hit.

After years of planning, funding requests, and resources, the facility to serve as the primary defense against accidental or intentional introduction of transboundary animal diseases is being built in Manhattan, Kan.

The Under Secretary of Agriculture for Marketing and Regulatory programs told members of the U.S. Animal Health Association on of his goals is to advance animal disease traceability. And he’s in good company,

Livestock producers and veterinary leaders in government, industry and private practice wrestle with tough health issues at the U.S. Animal Health Association annual meeting, taking place through Wednesday this week.

Livestock producers and veterinary leaders in government, industry and private practice wrestle with tough health issues at the U.S. Animal Health Association annual meeting, taking place through Wednesday this week.

The United States Animal Health Association (USAHA), the nation's animal health forum for over a century, is holding its 122nd annual meeting in Kansas City, Mo., from Oct. 18-24.

The United States Animal Health Association (USAHA), the nation's animal health forum for over a century, is holding its 122nd annual meeting in Kansas City, Mo., from Oct. 18-24.