Biosecurity
Depopulation is an unfortunate, but necessary, reality in swine production, says Gabriela Grant, student in the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine. Finding a method that prioritizes both efficiency and animal welfare is crucial.
Environmental samples can help evaluate the level of biosecurity on a farm. A group of Kansas State University scientists evaluated the effect of freeze–thaw cycles and storage at 4°C and room temperature on ASF virus DNA detection in environmental samples.
Disease biosecurity is just one area swine producers should avoid becoming fatigued about heading into summer. Just because summer heat is around the corner, don’t be fooled into thinking your winter infection worries are gone.
Experts share tips to beat heat stress this summer by preparing now for what’s ahead to keep your farm running as efficiently and profitably as possible.
Neogen CEO expects Kersia’s prioritization of investment and growth in the biosecurity market will benefit the business and provide sharpened strategic focus to maximize its potential for continued growth.
ASF continues to cause major challenges for pig farmers around the globe.
Can tongue fluids samples from stillborn pigs be an indicator of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome detection in liveborn littermates?
A recent court injunction delayed the state’s Feral Swine Bill from going into effect in late March, to the dismay of Ohio pork producers.
Hannah Walker conducted a Lawsonia intracellularis surveillance study and developed a sampling method during her internship with Country View Family Farms.
Practices remain inconsistent and less rigorously enforced at wean-to-harvest sites, where gaps in biosecurity persist, experts say. As a result, the risk of pathogen introduction is heightened.
Authorities say it cannot be ruled out at this time that the virus was not of natural origin, and the country may be dealing with an artificially engineered virus.
Don’t miss the opportunity to be a part of this inaugural competition at the Iowa State University James D. McKean Swine Disease Conference.
What are the potential pollution risks from practices like carcass burial in an ASF outbreak and who should be involved in decision-making to minimize environmental harm?
Pork producers say they’ve had enough with endemic diseases like PRRS, PED and influenza that continue to decrease profitability in U.S. swine operations.
Hungary reported its first case in more than 50 years of the disease on a cattle farm early last month.
Keep unwanted visitors out by buttoning up your biosecurity measures to prevent the introduction and spread of infectious diseases and pathogens.
Highly pathogenic avian influenza is now endemic in waterfowl, reassorting and circulating this foreign animal disease that poses an undeniable challenge for the U.S. livestock and poultry industries.
When a virus moves into a new geographical range or is reintroduced into a country that has maintained a negative status for a long period, SHIC’s Megan Niederwerder says it’s critical to reassess the risk to the U.S.
An agriculture canine named “Harlee” helped protect the U.S. during an inspection at the Paso Del Norte international crossing.
H5N1 is different than other new swine disease outbreaks because USDA has jurisdiction over H5 in any animal, so they have the regulatory authority, says Scanlon Daniels, DVM.
Emma Zwart presents the findings of her Porcine Astrovirus Type 4 study and the best sampling techniques she discovered for detection and surveillance of this virus.
The outbreak, discovered in the city of Gyor, is the first outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease outbreak reported since 1973.
Learn more about the newly granted funds to support efforts by principal researchers from the University of Minnesota, Iowa State University and Swine Services Unlimited, Inc.
As influenza season rages in full force for humans and pigs, Montse Torremorell, DVM, says there are a few simple things you can do that could make a big impact on your herd’s (and employees’) health.
Swine veterinarians, researchers and industry experts gathered to dig into the conference theme of being the pig’s champion. Here’s a quick glimpse of what some of the experts had to say.
Disease outbreaks can serve as valuable learning opportunities to identify biosecurity hazards and gaps in biosecurity.
Since 2020, APHIS, in cooperation with industry, has piloted the U.S. Swine Health Improvement Plan aimed at certifying participating sites as monitored for African swine fever and classical swine fever.
The AASV Annual Meeting is packed full of opportunity, so experts encourage attendees to plan accordingly.
The plan, announced by USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins, dedicates up to $500 million to help poultry producers implement biosecurity measures and up to $400 million in financial relief for farmers whose flocks are affected by avian flu.
Carolyn Lee is evaluating a novel nanoparticle-based African swine fever virus vaccine platform in a biosafety level 3 facility equipped to safely work with the virus in containment.