Hog Health
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.
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.
Summer internships are the first exposure for students to the real world.
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.
A new partnership is focused on developing livestock and poultry technologies.
PRRS surveillance is particularly challenging in low-prevalence scenarios due to the cost of testing representative units and the complexities associated with PRRSV ecology.
As soon as Megan Bollin was old enough to drive, she drove to her local veterinary clinic to find a job. That proved to be a wise decision.
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.
Just like inflammation has negative implications on humans, it also creates challenges for growing pigs. Inflammation’s impact on pig growth can have a sizable impact on profitability.
Setting up a routine health testing program for your pigs can’t be a cookie-cutter copy of other producers’. Take into account individual needs that align with your desired outcomes and budget constraints, to create the best screening protocols for your operation.
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.
The swine industry uses data to make decisions that can ultimately improve productivity, minimize losses and identify areas of improvement. But, are we using it to its full potential?
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?
Can administering two 200-mg doses of injectable iron dextran to piglets within the first 10 days of life offer a benefit when it comes to a pig’s ability to regulate body temperature?
When Savannah Thomson set out to discover preventative measures for sow organ prolapse, she quickly realized more tools were needed. This is how she invented the Pig-O-Meter.
Dead animal disposal practices may not be a topic for the dinner table. But it’s a topic that experts say deserves more attention.
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.
As misinformation regarding the use of mRNA vaccines in livestock filter through social media, there are facts begging to be set straight.
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.
In a victory for America’s pork producers and swine veterinarians, the National Pork Producers Council celebrated the United Nations’ decision to reject proposed on-farm target reductions of antimicrobials.
With recent outbreaks of H5 influenza in poultry and dairy populations, what is the impact on “secure” plans for the livestock sector?
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.
The Texas Department of State Health Services reports that a human case of bird flu has been confirmed in Texas and identified in a person who had direct exposure to dairy cattle presumed to be infected with the disease.
Kay Russo, DVM, Novonesis technical services manager for dairy and poultry, emphasized the situation is rapidly evolving and more clarity will come with time as researchers learn more.