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The American Association of Swine Veterinarians recognized three outstanding veterinarians for their commitment above and beyond the call of duty.
Locke Karriker was installed as president of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians, succeeding William Hollis who has been acting president in the absence of Angela Baysinger who passed away in March 2024.
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.
Global trends to explore alternative housing systems for pig production is prompting geneticists to take a deeper look at behavior traits such as mothering ability.
Top veterinary students compete for scholarships and awards in the seminar and poster competitions. Here’s a look at this year’s winners.
Angela Baysinger was a ground-breaker and shattered the glass ceiling for so many, Anna Johnson said at the American Association of Swine Veterinarians annual meeting.
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.
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.
Chung-Ang University scientists use single-cell RNA analysis to reveal key immune mechanisms in lungs of swine infected with PRRS virus.
The initial feed cost in early nursery diets is expensive. However, should we be thinking of them as an investment in lifetime pig performance?
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.
From markets to retail activations, the conversations were powerful and packed full of opportunity at the Illinois Pork Expo in Springfield.
Winter can feel like it goes on forever. Three Ohio pork producers share why they believe winter is the perfect time to get off the farm to prioritize networking and growth opportunities at the Ohio Pork Congress.
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.
First-of-its-kind treatment to be approved by FDA in more than a decade, Pradalex is now available to treat swine and bovine respiratory diseases.
Tariffs, global demand and sustainability drew producers in for day two of the Ohio Pork Congress in Lima.
USDA encourages pork producers to send in their best biosecurity photos for a chance to win.
The experts behind the State of the Pork Industry Report share four ways they grew from experiences they went through in 2024.
Germany’s agriculture minister will seek financial aid for farmers hit by the impact of a case of foot-and-mouth disease on a farm in east Germany.
Mycotoxins, natural substances produced by molds and fungi, are more prevalent — and more of a problem in agriculture — than ever before.
There’s a certain lure to stepping out onto the trade show floor and looking up and down the lines of booths and vendors. The nearly 250 exhibitors at the 2025 Iowa Pork Congress didn’t disappoint.
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.