Colombia has restricted the import of beef and beef products coming from U.S. states where dairy cows have tested positive for H5N1 as of April 15, according to USDA.
If you’re curious about the future of veterinarian technology, rest assured it looks bright. Learn about the winner of the 2022 Morrison Swine Innovator Prize.
Biosecurity dominated the discussion at the Allen D. Leman Swine Conference this week. Although sow farm and boar stud biosecurity are always critical, more time was devoted to discuss wean-to-harvest biosecurity.
When it comes to biosecurity in the swine industry, have we made progress? Montserrat Torremorell doubts pork producers would have believed her 20 years ago what we are doing today to keep disease off the sow farm.
From swine health and human resource development to personal growth and financial success, day one of the Allen D. Leman Swine Conference, covered a wide range of topics. Here are a few things that are worth repeating.
Three research proposals will receive $35,000 in funding from the Growing Research and New Technology for Swine (GRANTS) program, sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim.
Fear of Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) and foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreaks have prompted the ban of pigs from the 2022 Melbourne Royal Show in Australia.
From time to time, producers may experience an issue within their barns and suspect that feed may be playing a role. Here are a few key points to remember when gathering information to assess diets.
This is one of the biggest pieces of news the pork industry has had in regard to disease control in years, says Scott Dee regarding real-world proof linking virus transmission in feed to an outbreak of disease in pigs.
Lawsonia is a cunning enemy because of how it attacks the pig. Don't miss the Gordon Lawson Ileitis Symposium on Sept. 16 at the InterContinental St. Paul Riverfront in St. Paul, Minn.
What is the prevalence of viral co-infections in swine herds? How are multiple viruses co-evolving? Those are just two of the questions Mariana Meneguzzi, a University of Minnesota Ph.D. student, is trying to answer.
From new products to impact report details, the pork industry shows dedication to continuous improvement. Here’s a look at recent news from Hormel Foods, Feed Energy and the Animal Health Summit.
Why should the U.S. pork industry continue to pay attention to Japanese Encephalitis Virus in Australia? Here's a look at how JEV compares to West Nile Virus and what makes the U.S. a concerning environment.
A shocking seizure by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the port of Santa Teresa, N.M., on Aug. 25 uncovered 90 pounds of prohibited pork bologna and 4,600 Tramadol pills. Here's what happened next.
Pig organ donation is extremely complex and requires a number of biosecure precautions and practices throughout the pig’s life. Unfortunately, even then, disease can surface.
From outrunning bears to riding a bucking horse, the Carthage Swine Conference equipped pork producers with great perspectives to consider. Here are a few I keep coming back to that might inspire or encourage you.
Supply entry rooms: a sneaky way unwanted pathogens can enter your farm. A study discovers the temperature and time required to inactivate PRRS and PED virus on contaminated surfaces often found in supply entry rooms.
Federal agents seized more than 40 lbs. of Mooncakes, 1,200 lbs. of olives and nearly 2,600 lbs. of clams in a shipment from China at JFK Airport last week.
Vietnam has temporarily suspended the use of its first home-grown African swine fever vaccine after dozens of pigs inoculated with the shots died this month, state media reported on Wednesday.
A 48-hour standstill was ordered over the weekend on pig farms and related facilities in the eastern Gangwon Province in South Korea after confirmation of a second African swine fever case this year.
Here's a look at the keynote speakers at the 2022 Allen D. Leman Swine Conference, organized by the University of Minnesota, on September 17-20 at the Saint Paul RiverCentre.
One source of disease-producing pathogens often overlooked is feed. Kansas State University provides new feed sampling resources to help educate and standardize the procedure.
United Animal Health, Johnsonville Ventures and the Iowa Corn Growers Association commit support to Genvax Technologies, a startup dedicated to advancing self-amplifying mRNA vaccine production in animal health.
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.
As swine producers, you all pay a health tax at the end of the year, whether you know it or not. This tax is paid on every pig and reflects the cost of less-than-perfect health in an operation.
Trade and biosecurity will highlight the 2022 Pork Industry Conference hosted by Four Star Veterinary Service on Sept. 14 at the Grand Wayne Convention Center in Fort Wayne, Ind.
Where does your feed come from? It’s one of the most important questions every pig farmer should ask. Although feed biosecurity might not be as talked about, experts agree it should be part of every biosecurity plan.
Sticky, gooey glitter snot. Squirt guns. Vials of mucus. Sound appealing? There’s no question the Swientist is a popular stop for youth exhibitors at The Exposition and National Junior Summer Spectacular. But, why?
NPPC submitted comments to APHIS' new strategic plan framework. Suggestions included increasing staff within its Veterinary Services and developing an early warning system to detect emerging and zoonotic diseases.
County fair season is here. Whether it conjures up memories of cotton candy and ferris wheels or purple banners and livestock shows, the last thing you want is to get left out of the fun by a case of influenza.
As a top pork exporting nation, an ASF outbreak in the U.S. would cause billions in losses and hinder exports. NPPC, USDA, MN Dept. of Ag and the Philippine Department of Agriculture are teaming up to address ASF.
A look at what you need to know from the latest U.S. Pork Industry Benchmarking Report. When should you "freak out" or when should you see something as merely a fluke in the data?
USDA’s APHIS updates the surveillance plan to combat African and Classical swine fevers to include increased mitigation and proactive prevention efforts.
A new SHIC-funded report is out revealing data that is contributing to an ongoing study to determine an applicable U.S. case definition of porcine circovirus type 3.
Matt Anderson, DVM, remembers clearly when porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV) hit the U.S. swine herd. It shaped his perspective in ways he never imagined.
The University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine launches a website of biosecurity information for pork producers to learn and implement on their farms.
Monitoring disease risk in the swine industry is not only important, it's critical for the future success of the industry. That's one reason why Kent Bang said yes to serving on the SHIC board of directors.
Patterns in investigations show the finishing phase of production as a specific area of vulnerability in swine herd health and biosecurity measures. SHIC allocates funding to drive research in this area.
The University of Minnesota is identifying existing and emerging technologies across different industries for their ability to contain bioaerosols in the face of swine disease outbreaks. Here's a look at some options.
If we ever get ASF or another FAD in the U.S., and we don’t detect it very, very early, it’s going to spread because of a lack of ability to prevent transmission from one herd to another. Here's a look at some gaps.
A lung tissue from a U.S. pig revealed the the first known detection of canine parvovirus 2 after diagnostic laboratory sequencing in October 2020. This unexpected detection spurred further research funded by SHIC.
After the Iowa State University Veterinary Diagnostic Lab identified a new virus in the genus Morbillivirus from 22 pig fetuses originating in Mexico in 2020, SHIC funded a study to determine if the virus is in the U.S.
Causing $2.5 billion in damage each year among other risks and concerns, the feral hog population in the U.S. remains at the forefront of USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
Hiep Vu grew up on his family's swine farm in Vietnam. As he watched his parents increase their operation, he was struck by the positive results obtained when they vaccinated their pigs. Here's why this could impact you.
The World Organization for Animal Health officially recognized the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's National Centre for Foreign Animal Disease in Winnipeg as a WOAH Reference Laboratory to address African swine fever.
If a FAD is diagnosed in the U.S., the industry will make tough decisions quickly to keep disease from spreading. If you happen to be where the disease is identified, chances are you won’t like some of those decisions.
