Biosecurity
Mosquitos aren’t just an annoying threat for humans, they can also transmit many pathogens and cause problems for pigs.
The good old farm truck — not only does it get us where we need to go and help us get the day’s tasks done, but it also carries along biosecurity risks that the industry can’t ignore.
A Swine Health Information Center-funded study has investigated if an increase in negative test results for endemic pathogens could be utilized as an early warning signal for emerging diseases.
Texas A&M AgriLife research aims to advance understanding and guide wildlife management.
Fan covers were tested at a single 2,400 head commercial, tunnel-ventilated, wean-to-finish site fully stocked with mid-finishing pigs to determine the most effective material to utilize for covering fans on swine barns to enhance biosecurity.
Two outbreaks of African Swine Fever were detected in pig farms in northern Poland, ecnouraging increased action by sanitary authorities.
Keeping pigs and people healthy is vital as youth continue to travel for swine exhibition shows. The detection of influenza A in dairy cattle earlier this year elevates the focus on diligent biosecurity for all livestock producers.
USDA APHIS Veterinary Services has released a revised 2024 Japanese Encephalitis Disease Response Strategy.
During an outbreak of African swine fever in Romania, researchers discovered ASF virus DNA was present in non-biting flies collected from the outbreak farms.
Activist groups continue to seek out large gatherings as opportunities to garner attention for their messages against animal agriculture, and fairs and expos are no exception.
On Thursday, Brazil detected its first case of Newcastle disease in poultry since 2006.
Vaccination remains the primary defense strategy to combat diseases like porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) virus, but determining the optimal dosage for the day-to-day realities of swine production is complex.
To advance the biosecurity of U.S. swine farms, the Swine Health Information Center’s Wean-to-Harvest Biosecurity Research Program has recently funded two new projects producers need to know about.
A new study aimed to address the challenge of documenting truck washes between visits to slaughterhouses and return to swine barns, a critical aspect of market haul sanitation in the swine industry.
A new study provides evidence that the processes associated with manure pumping and land application pose a risk for the introduction of porcine reproductive and respiratory virus (PRRSV) into pig sites.
Boehringer Ingelheim launched the PCV2 Decision Tree to help producers and veterinarians make informed decisions about their porcine circovirus associated disease management strategies.
African swine fever outbreaks are spreading in Vietnam and could affect its food supplies and put upward pressure on inflation, according to a government document.
Organizational efforts inform preparedness and response planning for pork producers and veterinarians.
Three pork industry leaders spoke at the 2024 World Pork Expo about innovations – present and future – that will have a positive impact on the industry, though questions remain on costs.
When it comes to motivating animal caretakers to consistently comply with biosecurity practices, a new study says you can’t stop at the training step alone.
The Morrison Swine Health Monitoring Project noted an increase in occurrence of a novel porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus variant in December 2023 and January 2024.
African swine fever (ASF) has been detected in domestic pigs in Latvia for the first time this year. Latvia is located between Lithuania and Estonia on the Baltic Sea.
Since the U.S. has plenty of hogs thanks to animal health and management, the topic becomes increasing the world’s appetite for pork and switching from defense to offense because the market is offering opportunities.
Real-time feedback changes behavior. That’s why a new technology was launched at World Pork Expo to provide biosecurity breach alerts for trucks and trailers.
Shared employment, housing and movement of employees between facilities are possible factors. Such insights could potentially be leveraged to address biosecurity needs in the state and others as well, the agency says.
A case of African swine fever has been confirmed in pigs in east Germany. The case was confirmed on a breeding operation in the eastern state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
CBP uncovers almost 125 pounds of pork within vehicle; Agriculture Specialists issue $1,000 civil penalty at the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge.
Although influenza and E.coli have been a hot topic of conversation in many circles lately, these four veterinarians agree on the virus that continues to cause the greatest problems for pigs in their area.
This is the third human case associated with the virus. Last week the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced a plan to produce 4.8 million doses of a vaccine for human use to counter H5N1.
A competitive review is on for proposals vying for funding in a $1-million research program to enhance U.S. prevention, preparedness and response capabilities for Japanese encephalitis virus, an emerging disease risk.