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Practices remain inconsistent and less rigorously enforced at wean-to-harvest sites, where gaps in biosecurity persist, experts say. As a result, the risk of pathogen introduction is heightened.
Authorities say it cannot be ruled out at this time that the virus was not of natural origin, and the country may be dealing with an artificially engineered virus.
Don’t miss the opportunity to be a part of this inaugural competition at the Iowa State University James D. McKean Swine Disease Conference.
Researchers suggest this technology has the potential to improve vaccine compliance, biosecurity and overall animal welfare in commercial swine operations.
What are the potential pollution risks from practices like carcass burial in an ASF outbreak and who should be involved in decision-making to minimize environmental harm?
Pork producers say they’ve had enough with endemic diseases like PRRS, PED and influenza that continue to decrease profitability in U.S. swine operations.
Research shows a new way to improve piglet performance, move more pigs out the door, and potentially reduce the economic burden of health challenges.
Under the previous strategic plan, NARMS sought to expand its One Health approach that recognizes that the health of people is closely connected to the health of animals and the shared environment.
Hungary reported its first case in more than 50 years of the disease on a cattle farm early last month.
Keep unwanted visitors out by buttoning up your biosecurity measures to prevent the introduction and spread of infectious diseases and pathogens.
The plants will produce beef, pork and poultry, and will mainly use raw materials imported from Brazil.
Highly pathogenic avian influenza is now endemic in waterfowl, reassorting and circulating this foreign animal disease that poses an undeniable challenge for the U.S. livestock and poultry industries.
When a virus moves into a new geographical range or is reintroduced into a country that has maintained a negative status for a long period, SHIC’s Megan Niederwerder says it’s critical to reassess the risk to the U.S.
An agriculture canine named “Harlee” helped protect the U.S. during an inspection at the Paso Del Norte international crossing.
Veterinarians are vital to the work of America’s farmers and ranchers and the integrity of our food supply chain. Yet many areas of the country suffer from lack of access to their services, saysRep. Adrian Smith (R-Neb.).
University of Illinois researchers test oviduct glycans for their ability to bind pig sperm. Not only is pig sperm a great proof of concept for future human studies, but animal ag relies on in vitro fertilization, too.
Here’s a quick look at awards achieved and opportunities afforded in the U.S. pork industry.
H5N1 is different than other new swine disease outbreaks because USDA has jurisdiction over H5 in any animal, so they have the regulatory authority, says Scanlon Daniels, DVM.
For the first time in over 50 years, Slovakia detects foot-and-mouth disease in three farms.
Emma Zwart presents the findings of her Porcine Astrovirus Type 4 study and the best sampling techniques she discovered for detection and surveillance of this virus.
The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine student Patrick Jung compared two well-known antibiotics, Tylvalosin and Lincomycin, for controlling ileitis in finishing pigs.
Clayton Johnson says veterinarians have perspective, breadth of knowledge and experience from farm visits that allow them to be a champion of the pig.
Swine veterinarian’s influence on the pork industry goes beyond his work in veterinary science and production.
American Association of Swine Veterinarian’s leader shares what the industry can expect in the year ahead.
E. coli is certainly not new among pigs, but it tends to ebb and flow over time — right now, infections happen to be in a peak trend.
We must address the needs of Millennials and Gen Zs to remain relevant and continue advancing the pork industry.
Sows get sick despite our best efforts. But how does this impact the piglet — especially as it relates to muscle development, feed efficiency and meat yield and quality?
Manufacturing challenges have made Vitamin E difficult to find and afford for some producers.
When you’re feeling sick, you want to feel better. Pigs should have that opportunity as well, says Brian Payne, DVM. A secondary benefit is that they produce better.
The outbreak, discovered in the city of Gyor, is the first outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease outbreak reported since 1973.