Latest News From Biosecurity

Water is the nutrient that is required in the largest quantity by pigs and is the most essential nutrient for life. Pigs must consume enough water to balance the amount of water lost.

Dr. Liz Wagstrom says a U.S. vaccine bank is the best insurance policy to respond to a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in the U.S.

Aaron Lower talks about research and education in his role as president of Carthage Veterinary System with Farm Journal's PORK Editor Jennifer Shike.

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

A USDA grant is opening the door to a unique collaboration that will allow U.S. researchers to study the devastating African swine fever virus in Vietnam, where it is causing problems and to study how it works there.

When it comes to biosecurity, Gustavo Silva, DVM, likens it to war. In order to fight off the enemy, in this case swine diseases, farms need to identify and measure biosecurity risks.

A new case of African swine fever headlines newspapers in China as the country’s top feed producer, New Hope Liuhe, completes construction at its first pig farm overseas.

Nearly 100,000 pigs will be culled after an African swine fever outbreak was detected at one of Ukraine's biggest pig farms, resulting in what may be the country's worst ASF outbreak ever.

African swine fever was detected on two private farms in the Amur region of Russia near its border with China.

Green glitter snot, vials of viruses and more drew in over 150 young swine enthusiasts at the Illinois State Fair for a “Becoming a Swientist” workshop and biosecurity panel discussion. 

Some Bulgarian farmers are refusing to comply with measures to protect the country’s hog herd against African swine fever.

Two West Australian pig farmers have been sentenced to prison after smuggling Danish pig semen hidden in shampoo bottles.

USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service announces plans to support animal disease prevention and management using resources provided by the 2018 Farm Bill.

The USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service announced on Friday that it will continue field evaluation of an oral rabies vaccine bait called ONRAB in five states.

Moldova and Russia report outbreaks of African swine fever on small farms.

Biosecurity isn’t a one-size-fits-all mentality. You’ve got to do what works for you and your farm all while keeping the health and safety of the pigs as your number one priority, says Iowa pig farmer Jarrod Bakker.

It’s hard to believe a year has passed since African swine fever (ASF) struck the world’s largest pig herd. Editor Jennifer Shike reflects on a year the pork industry won't forget.

Protest rallies took place in southern Bulgaria as hundreds resisted the government’s order to cull all home-raised pigs in a 12.4-mile sanitary zone around all registered industrial pig farms due to ASF outbreaks.

Two large industrial pig farms in Bulgaria report African swine fever, bringing the total of culled hogs to more than 100,000.

New products and technology are hitting the shelves that may help solve some of the challenges pig farmers are facing.

Recent discovery of ASF virus in pigs on three trucks entering Liaoning province underlines the challenge facing Chinese officials to control this highly transmissible disease.

The threat of African swine fever demands razor sharp attention, says Pork Checkoff's Lisa Becton, DVM.

Collaboration means your involvement, too.

Bulgaria has declared a state of emergency in two districts upon the detection of another African swine fever (ASF) outbreak at a large breeding farm near the northeastern city of Ruse.

The Illinois Pork Producers Association and the Ohio State University will host a biosecurity workshop and panel discussion on August 7 at the Illinois State Fair.

The National Park Producers Council has called the African Swine Fever crisis in Asia the greatest opportunity for U.S. producers in history.

A new outbreak of African swine fever hits a large swine breeding farm in Bulgaria.

Iowa Department of Agriculture and Iowa State Fair announce enhanced biosecurity requirements for swine livestock exhibitors.

David Herring, NPPC president, shares his thoughts on AgriTalk after testifying before the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.

As the outbreaks of African swine fever trickle in, countries around the world are changing their practices to fight off this deadly enemy that’s wreaking havoc on the global pork outlook. 

Know the signs and report unusual activities.

Axne and Baird call attention to rapid spread of ASF in Europe and Asia, urge CBP to prioritize efforts to prevent the introduction of this deadly virus.

The devastating spread of African swine fever is causing some animal-feed mills to close in China.

Some Chinese hog producers are being forced to sell healthy pigs at sharply lower prices after criminal gangs fake outbreaks of African swine fever on farms free of the disease.

University of Illinois Extension, Illinois Pork Producers Association, Illinois Beef Association, and USDA NIFA AFRI will be conducting two animal mortality composting workshops in Illinois in August.

Don’t let influenza get in the way of your county fair. Take these steps to keep you and your pig healthy this summer.

Pipestone Applied Research received a Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research grant to test 10 commercially available mitigants to assess their ability to deactivate deadly viruses in contaminated feed.

It’s not a pig head this time, but the Beagle Brigade recently detected two Giant African Snails in the luggage of a passenger arriving at the Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.

In August, owners of trucks transporting pigs without GPS trackers might face serious fines in Taiwan, an action the country’s Council of Agriculture has taken to prevent the spread of African swine fever (ASF).

Consider these tips before you head off to the county fair.

No one wants to think about it, but are you prepared with an animal mortality disposal plan if a disease outbreak would hit your farm?

USDA and the Department of Homeland Security signed an agreement outlining transfer ownership and responsibility of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility in Manhattan, Kan., from DHS to USDA.

Before the champion barrow drive at The Exposition, the National Junior Swine Association and Team Purebred stopped the show for “Perspectives in Progress,” a panel of industry experts to discuss swine biosecurity.

China's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs urges credit providers to provide credit guarantee services to breeding and large-scale farms.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and the USDA have agreed to allow safe trade to continue in the event African swine fever is reported in either country. 

Canadian pork producer René Roy requested funding for additional measures to protect Canada from the threat of African swine fever (ASF).

New research on viral transmission through feed provides one more safeguard for the U.S. pig herd. 

Purebred swine associations announce requirements for The Exposition held at Iowa State Fairgrounds, June 2-8 

Canada gathers industry leaders together for an international forum on African swine fever.

To prevent the spread of African swine fever, the U.S. Grains Council have updated their biosecurity protocols to ensure a safe pork supply.