Hog Health
Who doesn’t love walking into a farrowing room and seeing large, healthy litters of uniform pigs? Good health is one of the most important factors a quality weaned pig must have. Here are four key things to consider.
Find out how to recognize the warning signs of stress, practical ways to deal with tough times and 3 tips to get your health on track in Farm Journal’s PORK’s new e-book, “Your Guide to Mental Health.”
When Edward Seed, now vice president of global sales and marketing for Pharmgate, began knocking on doors about 10 years ago with a new product no one had heard of, he wasn’t sure what doors would actually open.
Don’t wait until you’re sick to do these three things that will support your immunity.
The PEDV storm came and went. PEDV seems to have faded into the background of daily life. However, when it hits a sow farm, it is every bit the monster it was when we first saw it. It’s time for a review.
What should you do to prevent a PEDV infection? And if your herd gets PEDV, how can you survive it? Here’s help.
Cara Haden, associate swine veterinarian with Pipestone Veterinary Services, offers three key questions to ask yourself as you consider the role of antibiotics in your operation in 2021.
From feral swine damage prevention to foot-and-mouth disease vaccine purchases, USDA APHIS has been focused on critical work for animal agriculture amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are five noteworthy achievements.
The FDA approved a first-of-its-kind intentional genomic alteration in a line of domestic pigs on Monday.
South Korea authorities are building more fences to raise its guard against the deadly African swine fever virus. Since October 2018, 883 cases of ASF have been discovered in wild boars in border areas.
As African swine fever rages in Vietnam, the U.S. pork industry, through a $1.7 million USDA FAS grant, is studying the virus in real time as the disease breaks on farms across Vietnam. Here’s an update on the latest.
An RNA genetic sequencing method studied by researchers at the University of Minnesota finds that rapid, unbiased pathogen detection can be achieved at the species and strain level.
As the dust settles on a difficult 2020, the National Pork Producers Council is gearing up for a busy 2021. A new administration and congressional turnover means educating policymakers about pork producer priorities.
Measuring antibody response to a commonly used vaccination against porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus could better predict swine reproductive success than common genetic selection strategies.
Multi-disciplinary collaboration by academia, industry partners and the veterinary community is improving the diagnostics for and management of Streptococcus suis, a key endemic bacterial pathogen of pigs.
By applying nutrition strategies wisely, North Carolina State University PhD student Gaby Martinez says the industry can reduce stillborns and farrowing duration while improving litter performance during lactation.
From increasing practical livestock biosecurity measures to advancing rapid depopulation and disposal abilities during animal disease outbreaks, Farm Bill funding will support endeavors to protect animal health.
How diverse are influenza A viruses circulating in U.S. swine herds? Tavis Anderson, PhD, says there’s a great deal of diversity within the virus. His team is studying the factors driving this diversity.
No matter how many times you think you know all the diseases, new diseases pop up and remind you, ‘Oh, there’s stuff out there you’ve never seen before,’ says Daniel Gascho, DVM.
Understanding the role pets and livestock play in disease transmission is critical. Two Kansas State University studies are increasing the knowledge around SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus responsible for COVID-19.
Is it possible to determine where high-risk feed products are coming into the U.S. from ASF-positive countries? Scott Dee and Gilbert Patterson weigh in on a new study that could help the industry mitigate risk.
VSV usually runs its course in five to seven days, and it can take up to an additional seven days for the infected animal to recover from the symptoms. There are no approved vaccines for it.
APHIS will invest $27.1 million in foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccine the Agency can use in the event of an outbreak to protect animals and help stop the spread of disease.
A recent 60 Minutes report took aim at antibiotic use in livestock and swipes at the pork industry. Here’s a compilation of resources to fight back.
Could animals be the x-factor society needs to solve some of its greatest challenges? Elanco CEO Jeff Simmons believes healthier animals hold the key to unlocking solutions for mental, physical and environmental health.
The Office of Homeland Security protects America’s livestock from biodefense risks and animal diseases that could crush the U.S. economy.
Is progress being made to create a vaccine bank to protect agriculture from foreign animal diseases? Liz Wagstrom, chief veterinarian for the National Pork Producers Council, gives an update on the progress.
Jim Wiesemeyer joins Chip Flory on Agritalk to discuss the illegal shipment of pork food products from China, and the flooding in Nebraska.
The Kansas Department of Agriculture Division of Animal Health (KDA–DAH) is pleased to share that Kansas now has more than one million head of cattle covered by Secure Beef Supply Plans.
Eli Lilly & Co.’s Elanco Animal Health Inc. business raised $1.5 billion in its U.S. initial public offering, pricing its shares above the marketed price range.