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Tis the season for a spike in illegal pork smuggling, especially across East Asian countries. In 2022, the amount of illegal pork products brought into Taiwan by international travelers was four times more than in 2021.
African swine fever continues to wreak havoc and devastation throughout the world at the start of the new year.
Researchers at the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station discover more information from the complex environment of microbial communities in pigs, known as the swine gut microbiome.
Farm Journal’s PORK asked four industry experts a simple, yet straightforward question. Admittedly, it’s one that doesn’t have an easy answer.
ASF and FAD preparedness aren’t exactly topics kids learn about in the classroom. But thanks to The Ohio State University, young swine enthusiasts are gaining knowledge of these terms and how biosecurity protects pigs.
It’s the four-letter word we’re all tired of: PRRS. It’s a cunning enemy, an enemy that fights dirty and constantly changes its tactics.
With the detection of African swine fever virus (ASF) within a pig population, a large question is raised—now what? Unfortunately, the answer is complicated and must consider many factors.
Domestic sales and distribution of medically important antimicrobial drugs approved for use in food-producing animals decreased by less than 1% between 2020-21. Compared to 2015 (peak year), 2021 sales decreased 38%.
What are the biggest questions on the pork industry’s mind heading into 2023? Nine pork leaders share a glimpse of what they’re thinking about.
SHIC’s 2022 Progress Report details deliverables to safeguard swine health through prevention, preparedness and response efforts.
The last several months have been brutal in Nebraska in relation to PRRS breaks. Big farms, little farms, commercial farms and clean show pig farms all broke. PRRS does not discriminate on size or type, says Benny Mote.
Scott Dee, DVM, moved the needle time and time again to help swine veterinarians and pork producers protect their herds from infectious diseases such as PRRS, PED and ASF. Here’s an exclusive reflection.
The American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) has awarded nineteen scholarships to students enrolled in AAVMC member institutions, totaling close to $100,000.
The Swine Health Information Center wants your input. Take advantage of the opportunity to guide plans for the year ahead.
Pigs raised outdoors or on non-slatted floors are at risk for parasitic roundworms that can cause verminous pneumonia, a potentially fatal but preventable lung condition.
How can the Swine Health Information Center’s Rapid Response Program help your farm in a time of crisis?
It’s important for producers to know the vitamin and mineral statuses of animals in their operation but it takes more than a simple glance to accurately determine.
Company research shows feeding a humic substance may help support animal defense mechanisms and improve pig livability.
Antimicrobials are some of the most critical tools for treating infections and saving people and animals. That’s why APHIS is making up to $3 million in funding available to create antimicrobial resistance dashboards.
PRRS continues to be the most economically significant disease affecting the U.S. swine industry. Boehringer Ingelheim is launching a PRRS Knowledge Manual, chronicling years of research and best practices for control.
Exciting new products in the industry have been announced, including a dual-detection needle by Neogen, Ford Pro AgPack addition, zinc oxide replacement by Layn Natural Ingredients and new fumonisin esterase by DSM.
Veterinarians are on alert as supply interruptions unfold for liquid amoxicillin, a first-line antibiotic commonly prescribed to treat bacterial infections in humans and animals.
The swine industry is facing a labor nightmare. Although one solution – contracted labor – has helped many farms across the country battle this challenge, it poses risks that simply can’t be ignored any longer.
African swine fever is a daunting disease. With no cure, nearly 100% morbidity and no commercially available vaccine, the threat of ASF inching closer to the U.S. has all hands on deck protecting our country.
Ready or not, peak disease transmission season has arrived. Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) is a frustrating and complicated disease. How prepared are your farm and team for PRRS season?
How valuable are the Swine Health Information Center’s monthly domestic and global swine disease monitoring reports? A recent survey says they are extremely valuable. Here’s why.
Why are the pens full at the National Swine Resource and Research Center at the University of Missouri?
The Swine Health Information Center Board of Directors voted to continue funding the Domestic Swine Disease Monitoring Report in its October board meeting.
Undiagnosed respiratory disease is frustrating and difficult to fight. It’s expensive, time-consuming and draining for everyone involved. A practitioner, diagnostician and two pathologists share how they seek answers.
A Michigan State University (MSU) doctoral student is researching DNA-based gold nanoparticle biosensors to detect swine fever viruses.