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An ASF virus vaccine candidate has been adapted to grow in a cell line, which means those involved in vaccine production will no longer have to rely on live pigs and their fresh cells for vaccine production.

March beef and pork exports each posted the highest monthly value on record. Pork exports and shipments of beef muscle cuts also set new volume records in March.

Vietnam needs pork and U.S. pork producers have the answer. Unfortunately trade barriers continue to stand in the way. On May 5, lawmakers sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai seeking her support.

The National Institute for Animal Agriculture (NIAA) re-elected and welcomed new board members at the 2021 Annual Conference, and announced award winners.

The Pirbright Institute is tackling three deadly livestock viruses: porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus and African swine fever virus in pigs and bovine respiratory syncytial virus in cattle.

When it comes to livestock mortality disposal, composting has not been widely used due to other established processes. But new potential situation changes have stirred up a renewed interest in composting,

It’s no secret PRRS is a cunning enemy in swine herds. New research out of the University of Minnesota proves how sneaky this virus is and these findings could lay the groundwork for more effective vaccines.

There is growing concern crops being harvested will make it to market. The problem stems from a lack of truck drivers as COVID-19 concerns and high unemployment benefits are impacting the available workforce.

“Suck it up buttercup.” This familiar phrase is one many farmers and ranchers learn early in life: be tough, self-reliant and resilient. But experts say that approach doesn’t work when dealing with stress.