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The current One Health crisis brought about by the challenge of viral diseases and the need to improve the level of biosecurity practiced across species has spurred the AVMA to take a big step forward to protect animals.

Trump recently signed three executive orders imposing tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China. This marks the first time a president has used powers granted under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977.

The yakiniku industry is a big user of variety meat, beef tongue, sometimes pork tongue and also intestine, large and small, says USMEF’s Tom Kasatani.

Just hours before the tariffs were set to take effect, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced the news on X, and President Donald Trump later confirmed. Mexico is the top destination for U.S. ag exports. The announcement from Canada came later on Monday.

Cash-traded weaner pig reported volume was below average this past week, with 51,473 head reported. Cash weaner pig reported prices were $85.05, up $2.15 per head from last week.

USDA APHIS announced protocols to ensure safe movement of animals while mitigating the threat of New World Screwworm.

Following President Trump’s decision to impose 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, Canada announced its own 25% tariffs on $155 billion worth of U.S. imports. Mexico also announced its own retaliatory measures, but no specifics were unveiled as of Sunday morning.

Long-time meterologist Gary Lezak says he can predict with 91% accuracy significant weather events that will occur for the next seven to eight months. Check out three of the predictions his team shares for this spring.

Don’t miss the 2025 Iowa State University McKean Swine Disease Conference and related events on June 24-26 in Ames, Iowa.

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