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New Iowa Pork Industry Center publication focuses on conjunctivitis causes, treatment and control.
Brian Arnold has achieved his share of success in the swine industry. But most would agree his greatest contribution isn’t in what he has achieved – it’s the impact he has had on those who have watched him lead his family through challenging times, including his wife’s cancer diagnosis.
With New World screwworm within 70 miles of the U.S.-Mexico border, the livestock industry is on high alert. USDA continues to fight the northward spread of the parasite while debate continues on the border closure.
What’s the cost of M. hyopneumoniae disease on your farm? New tool helps producers discover benefits of undergoing elimination programs on sow farms.
Producer voice guides direction of future strategy to improve swine health in the U.S.
Scott Dee and Gordon Spronk have battled PRRS for 38 years. They’ve had enough. That’s why they are calling for transformational change and eradication of this devastating and costly disease now.
Swine veterinarians and industry experts tackle the tiring topic of PRRS severity at the Allen D. Leman Swine Conference.
USDA says this is now the northernmost detection of NWS during this outbreak, and the one most threatening to the American cattle and livestock industry.
Protecting sow herds begins long before anyone walks through the barn door. The feed mill, and the trucks that deliver your feed, can either serve as a strong first line of defense or as a major source of risk.
As JEV’s global range expands due to changing weather and migratory patterns, Australia’s experience offers critical lessons for commercial swine industries like the U.S.
Producers and veterinarians can use the tool to improve preparedness and coordinated response across the industry.
The extra stress pigs face when hit with more than one pathogen at a time is undeniable. Two studies look at the effect of PRRS plus another pathogen on health.
Transport biosecurity is a challenging problem. Continued investigation is critical to identify novel or alternative methods for trailer sanitation.
Defining health standards does not need to be complicated. What is the pig’s potential? Is the system built to reach that potential? Can we protect its health so it can thrive?
Boehringer Ingelheim says this is the first vaccine to combine both PCV2a and PCV2d antigens in a single dose.
In 2024, ASF affected seven farms and 585 domestic pigs across Latvia. This latest outbreak, affecting 20,000 pigs, is the largest Latvia outbreak in 2025 to date.
When it comes to getting pigs started right in the barn, one area that needs talked about more is sanitation, says K-State’s Joel DeRouchey.
From a conference full of practical production tips and cutting-edge research results you can use on your farm, here are some things to think about.
Animal Health Corridor launches new campaign, toolkit and website to give companies ready-to-use resources to engage with the next generation about career opportunities in animal health.
South Australia pig farmer Shaun Blenkiron reflects on an adventure
HHS allows FDA emergency use of animal drugs to combat New World screwworm.
The rerouting system showed that even without effective truck cleaning and disinfection, it reduced up to 42% of the contacts between infected and uninfected farms via vehicle movements.
The Monday Night Social offers a fun and meaningful opportunity for deeper engagement, business development and collaborative conversations ahead of the full conference agenda.
As a pork producer, you can’t personally control how far north the New World screwworm advances, but you can protect your own operations and interests as much as possible.
A repeat offender has falsely labeled meat products from China.
A critical line of defense, this mounted patrol is taking on new endeavors to keep NWS out of the country.
Nine new mosquito species are confirmed to carry Japanese encephalitis virus.
When carbon monoxide levels are high enough to cause harm, you may not even realize what’s happening.
Abundant rainfall in parts of the U.S. is creating standing water on many farms, resulting in the perfect breeding environment for biting pests. Here’s why you need to take action.
A powerful line-up of speakers will address critical issues in swine veterinary medicine in September.