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When we talk about advocacy in animal health and welfare, pre-harvest activities come to mind. Funding programs to protect the nation’s pig herd from FADs is a priority. Equally important are post-harvest policy issues.

Iowa farmers, get out your toenail clippers! Anna Proctor, a University of Iowa Ph.D. student, is collecting samples for a study she will conduct later this year using Iowa farmers’ toenails to assess chemical exposure.

Cybersecurity is no longer just about avoiding those sketchy phishing emails or resetting our passwords. It’s about being aware of our online presence in animal ag and how that may make us vulnerable to extremists.

For those whose livelihood depends upon working outdoors or in less than favorable conditions, this week looks to be quite difficult with higher-than-normal temperatures and humidity predicted.

Areas in the upper Midwest, Mid-South and Mid-Atlantic are being impacted. The American Veterinary Medical Association says to monitor animals as well as people and take precautions to keep everyone safe.

Particulate matter at high concentrations can affect the health of animals and people. Although the problem is well known, researchers say the exact concentrations within and outside of swine barns is poorly understood.

High turnover in the swine industry is challenging in all areas, but there’s no doubt boar studs may have some of the most challenges when it comes to training staff, says Megan Hood, DVM.

Despite a positive trend, Purdue University’s Agricultural Safety and Health Program urges agricultural workers to remain diligent and follow safety protocols.

Purdue reported 23 fatalities related to grain bin entrapment in 2019. These stories haunted a city-dwelling film producer, Sam Goldberg, prompting him to share the dangers in putting food on the world's table.

UNL researchers found that planting, harvest and calving season shave off 28 minutes of a farmer’s sleep each night, while fewer than 7.5 hours increases their risk of injury by 61%.

Although the industry has come a long way when it comes to farm safety, about every three days, a child dies in an ag-related incident, and each day, 33 children are injured. Farm safety expert Barbara Lee weighs in.

Farmers, livestock producers and others in the agriculture industry are part of core skin cancer statistics related to outdoor work, consistently ranking highest in overall sun exposure.

What started off as a normal day on the farm for 13-year-old Kaden Wall on Nov. 3, 2020, ended in tragedy when Kaden’s life was taken too soon as a result of a freak farm accident. 

This year’s drought conditions across parts of the Corn Belt set the table for combine and equipment fires. Here are some things I’ve learned too late about machinery fires.

The village’s fire chief say the brothers were fixing a manure pump before they passed out from the fumes.

Domestic animals do not pass the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 on to people, current research shows.

Here's how to create an emergency response plan for your farm.

When Illinois corn and soybean farmer Doug Downs started fueling up his combine on Nov. 7 and saw a note on the combine door, his heart sunk. 

A “large fire” Friday night (Aug. 9, 2019) closed the Tyson Foods beef facility at Holcomb, Kan., and the company said the plant will be closed indefinitely.

Memorial Day kicks off the official start of summer. USDA wants to remind you to prevent foodborne illness before you light up that grill and pack up the cooler.

To prevent the spread of African swine fever, the U.S. Grains Council have updated their biosecurity protocols to ensure a safe pork supply.

To prevent the spread of African swine fever, the U.S. Grains Council have updated their biosecurity protocols to ensure a safe pork supply.

As this area of equipment evolves, keep safety in mind. ATVs and UTVs both offer good utility on the farm and they can respond differently in times of challenge.

During winter months, it’s even more important that farmers inspect livestock facilities before installing additional heaters and inspect electrical wiring for damage.

Vaccines are the most common product that animal handlers inject into themselves. Take the proper care to protect employees with labeled needle disposal.

Fall weather brings large temperature and wind fluctuations which influence ventilation system management and performance. Here's some strategies and considerations while pumping manure.

Accidents on farms and ranches can be quite severe, and space in a first aid kit is limited, so it is important to choose items for kits wisely.

All farmers need to know what, where and how they will keep the farm operation going during a disaster. Here's five areas to secure your farm operation survives.

Today is the deadliest driving day of the year.

Monday evening 52-year-old Robert Pokorny of Clearwater, Neb., died as a result of injuries suffered during a grain bin accident. His funeral was today at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church in Clearwater.

It is important for youth involved in fair exhibitions to understand how to protect the health of their animals, safeguard their personal health, and educate the public on how to interact with animals in a safe manner.

By knowing what risks are the greatest for your farm, you can properly mitigate them.

Iowa State Extension offers four guideline publications to help livestock producers safely manage manure.

Iowa State Extension offers four guideline publications to help livestock producers safely manage manure.

Train employees to be smart about PTO dangers. Here's what to watch for.

Grain industry injuries range from grain bin explosions and entrapment to respiratory diseases. Most incidents can be avoided however through proper maintenance, procedures and training.

Many farmers will tell you, agriculture is one of life’s most rewarding jobs but it also continues to rank as one of the most dangerous.

Safety on the farm is a year-round worry. And livestock operations often carry the most risk. Equipment companies are making an effort to promote equipment safety with livestock producers.

Three-quarters of farm equipment-related crashes involving alcohol result in injury or death. Since most of these accidents happen during the night time, it calls for extra safety measures.

A fireball estimated at 400 degrees Fahrenheit surrounded Leon Sheets instantly.

The massive blaze, which broke out Saturday afternoon at Cougar Run Farm near Truman, killed 11,000 sows and piglets, according to Pipestone System CEO Luke Minion.