Biosecurity
Chung-Ang University scientists use single-cell RNA analysis to reveal key immune mechanisms in lungs of swine infected with PRRS virus.
A rare but serious mosquito-borne virus that can spread to humans has been found at two pig farms in Queensland, Australia.
Germany announced the country’s first outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in nearly 40 years on Jan. 10 in a herd of water buffalo near Berlin.
Now that final rule is out, we need to make sure US SHIP has the resources needed to stay afloat, NPPC’s Chase Adams says.
USDA encourages pork producers to send in their best biosecurity photos for a chance to win.
What are best practices that balance disease control and economic feasibility across different swine production scenarios when it comes to market haul sanitation?
There’s no question the 2025 SHIC Plan of Work lays out a multitude of important topics to tackle in the year ahead. But the process that goes into developing this plan is just as, if not more important.
2024 was a year that confronted APHIS with new challenges, forcing the agency to find new and creative solutions to animal and plant health threats, says APHIS Administrator Michael Watson.
A wild boar adopted by a French horse breeder can remain with her owner, a court ruled on Thursday, after threats by authorities to remove and even euthanize her triggered a storm of protest.
The current outbreak underscores the importance of biosecurity measures, rapid response and vigilance to protect agriculture and livestock from this economically devastating disease. Here’s the latest on FMDV.
The increased use of aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) to treat pyrexia and pain in dairy cattle infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 prompted FDA to issue a warning to producers and veterinarians in October.
Germany’s meat and dairy exports outside the EU face severe restrictions after the country’s first case of the livestock disease foot-and-mouth was confirmed on Friday.
An emerging porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) Lineage 1C.5 subclade has continued to expand, with increased detection through the fall and winter months of 2024.
There are immediate ways that information can help on the farm, provided you have the technology to record and access it in real time.
President Biden signed into law the Beagle Brigade Act, which provides statutory authority and reliable funding to the National Detector Dog Training Center.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service requests public comments on a proposal to establish an official program for safeguarding, improving, and representing the health status of U.S. pigs.
A new study using pigs shows that inhaled vaccines could potentially reduce viral transmission and improve vaccine efficiency.
It’s time for 2025 predictions. The past two years have been challenging for most producers as the market has offered few times to lock in profits.
The Swine Health Information Center announced renewed funding for the Domestic Swine Disease Monitoring Report including the addition of Escherichia coli monitoring.
Recent expansion of JEV into new geographic regions of Australia warrants close investigation to prevent a potential JEV incursion into the U.S., SHIC reports.
New technique adds one more layer of biosecurity to help protect the swine industry.
Scientists Assess a Tick’s Potential to Spread Disease in Southern U.S.
Many people fear rodenticides will become even more difficult to access and more expensive to use after the EPA’s release of the final biological evaluation for 11 rodenticide active ingredients.
On Nov. 22, the Chief Veterinary Officer of Mexico notified USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service of a positive detection of New World screwworm in Mexico.
The Senate passed bipartisan legislation led by U.S. Senators Joni Ernst and Rev. Raphael Warnock to support the Beagle Brigade, a specialized group of canine units stationed at airports and ports of entry to prevent the spread of devastating foreign animal diseases.
Evolving changes in globally circulating ASFV genotypes continue to pose risks for U.S. introduction and inform ongoing prevention and preparedness activities to protect the health of U.S. swine.
From the weather to prices, production to demand, and everywhere in between, this is an industry where certainties are scarce and variation reigns supreme. In essence, pork production is the art and science of stacking the deck that nature and the market deals out.
Just because you are doing something well doesn’t mean you can’t do it better — this is particularly meaningful when it comes to protecting your swine operation in the age of rising PRRS viral breaks.
In today’s rapidly evolving agricultural landscape, proactive foreign animal disease preparedness is more critical than ever. The Maschhoffs have adopted innovative solutions to meet the increasing demands for robust traceability and effective disease response measures. Here’s why.
Research priorities for H5N1 are designed to further strengthen U.S. swine industry prevention and preparedness as well as inform response efforts should H5N1 be introduced into the commercial swine herd.