Biosecurity
Northern Italy pig culls related to African swine fever (ASF) are nearing the 100,000 mark in 2024, reports UKR AgroConsult.
Although it may not be time to sound a big alarm in the pork industry over the recent discovery of H5N1 in a backyard pig in Oregon, it can serve as a reminder to the U.S. pork industry to never get too comfortable when it comes to disease prevention and preparedness.
Bird flu has infected three more people from Washington state after they were exposed to poultry that tested positive for the virus, according to health authorities in Washington and in Oregon, where the human cases were identified.
In a special report of The PORK Podcast, Andrew Bowman, DVM, tackles some of host Jennifer Shike’s questions about USDA’s announcement that H5N1 was discovered in a pig for the first time ever.
USDA announced on Oct. 30 the first reported case of H5N1 in a pig in an Oregon backyard farm.
The threat of a foreign animal disease outbreak demands vigilant preparedness, rapid response and a community-wide effort to mitigate damage. Interestingly, the legacy of Gord Downie, the lead singer of The Tragically Hip, offers lessons that can be applied to swine foreign animal disease preparation. Here’s why.
Since 2021 with its detection in the Dominican Republic and Haiti, African swine fever has been knocking at our door.
PRRS surveillance is particularly challenging in low-prevalence scenarios due to the cost of testing representative units and the complexities associated with PRRSV ecology.
Researchers Examine Trailer Contamination at Harvest Plant and On-Farm Mortality Disposal Structures
Novel tools, technologies and approaches are needed to augment current biosecurity practices in the U.S. swine industry. SHIC announced the funding of two new projects to advance biosecurity of swine farms.
Many would say the pork industry isn’t faring well against porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome when you look at the data. But Scott Dee, DVM, argues the pork industry is winning in his mind.
CBP Officers make huge bologna and prescription drug bust at Presidio port.
A new study shows that porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) can be detected and isolated from deep tracheal secretions antemortem. What does this mean for the pork industry?
The laying hen industry shares similar risks to the pork industry regarding disease prevention. Versova’s Craig Rowles shares practical examples from the egg industry that could work on your farm.
Explosive numbers, deadly destruction, devastating economic impact. Is it possible to control the spiraling feral hog population in Texas? A new study shows a warfarin-based toxicant could help.
EPA is proposing changes to rodenticides that would result in canceling products and uses, adding more requirements to labels, and reclassifying some products to restricted use pesticides. Here’s what you need to know.
Now that the mystery illness impacting some dairy herds has been revealed as the same strain of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza that has been impacting the U.S. poultry flock, pork producers are asking questions.
Ohio has become the sixth state where dairy cattle have tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), also known as bird flu.
The American Association of Bovine Practitioners is making the name change, as it more accurately reflects the issue.
Steve Troxle, state commissioner of agriculture, said he is waiting for more diagnostic information from the National Veterinary Services Laboratory and will work collaboratively with North Carolina dairy farmers.
Here are 10 powerful take homes surrounding transport biosecurity and on-farm biosecurity to help you enhance protocols on your pig farm.
Highly pathogenic avian influenza and African swine fever are two high-priority research areas that will be funded through a $17.6-million investment by USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture to protect the health and welfare of agricultural animals.
The unusual rainfall amounts during spring/summer of 2024 in the Midwest resulted in increased mosquito-related producer concerns such as carcass blemishing in pigs.
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.