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by Editor | May 28, 2024 | Animal Health News, Livestock
Source: National Hog Farmer Of the 183 countries in the World Organization of Animal Health, only 67 are free of foot-and-mouth disease, and only 38 are free of Classical Swine Fever Virus (CSFV). African Swine Fever Virus (ASFV) has been reported in 60 countries... read more
by Editor | May 21, 2024 | Agriculture, Animal Health Industry, Livestock
Source: Dairy Herd Management Heat stress poses significant risks to dairy cattle, including calves, affecting their health and performance. Dr. Jimena Laporta, an expert in lactation physiology at the University of Wisconsin, has studied heat stress extensively.... read more
by Editor | May 18, 2024 | Agriculture, Animal Health Industry, Livestock
Source: Feedstuffs The sixth annual Global Hog Industry Virtual Conference, hosted by National Hog Farmer, is scheduled for May 22 at 10 a.m. Central. The conference will focus on policy, performance, and profitability, featuring expert discussions on U.S. pork... read more
by Editor | May 13, 2024 | Agriculture, Animal Health News, Livestock
Source: Hoard’s Dairyman As dairy farming advances in genetics, nutrition, and management, the task of drying off high-producing cows has become increasingly complex. High milk production complicates the traditional abrupt cessation of milking, raising the risk... read more
by Editor | May 8, 2024 | Agriculture, Livestock, News
Source: WATTPoultry Von Miller, an NFL player with a Poultry Science degree, has realized his ambition of entering the poultry industry by establishing Greener Pastures Chicken. Despite initially raising doubts with a modest flock of 38 chickens, Miller has now... read more
by Editor | May 7, 2024 | Agriculture, Livestock
Source: Altoona Mirror A shortage of large animal veterinarians in Pennsylvania and nationwide poses significant risks to the agricultural industry, with potentially catastrophic consequences during animal health emergencies. The shortage, attributed to various... read more
by Editor | May 3, 2024 | Animal Health News, Livestock, News
Source: abc news 8 A Texas veterinarian played a crucial role in solving the mystery of bird flu in cows. Dr. James Grimes, based in Gonzales, assisted in identifying and containing the virus, which had crossed from wild birds to cows, causing illness and death in a... read more
by Editor | Apr 28, 2024 | Animal Health News, Livestock
Source: Michigan Farm News The H5N1 strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has infected various animals in Michigan, including hens, turkeys, cows, and wildlife. Over 6.5 million birds have been affected across four outbreaks, impacting both commercial and... read more
by Editor | Apr 22, 2024 | Animal Health News, Livestock
Source: Feed Strategy The World Health Organization (WHO) identifies antimicrobial resistance as a major global health concern, with an estimated annual death toll of 4.95 million. Dr. Justin Tan, from Kemin Animal Nutrition & Health, underscores the importance of... read more
by Editor | Apr 18, 2024 | Agriculture, Animal Health News, Livestock
Source: Farm and Dairy Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been found in dairy cows across eight states, leading to movement restrictions and increased testing. The USDA confirmed cases in North Carolina, South Dakota, and Michigan, with a total of 28 dairy... read more
by Editor | Apr 17, 2024 | Animal Health News, Livestock
Source: dvm 360 Several U.S. states, including Alabama, Arizona, and California, have imposed restrictions on domestic cattle importations from areas where highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (HPAI) has been detected, particularly avian influenza Type A H5H1. The... read more
by Editor | Apr 17, 2024 | Animal Health News, Livestock
Source: dvm 360 The FDA has approved Pradofloxacin injection for treating respiratory diseases in cattle and swine. Pradofloxacin, a fluoroquinolone-class antimicrobial, is available by prescription from licensed veterinarians as a single injection. For cattle,... read more
by Editor | Apr 14, 2024 | Animal Health News, Livestock
Source: Bovine Veterinarian After wildfires in the Texas Panhandle, the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory warns livestock owners of potential respiratory issues in surviving animals due to smoke inhalation. Dr. Alexis Thompson anticipates... read more
by Editor | Apr 13, 2024 | Animal Health Industry, Livestock
Source: KMA Land House File 2428, sponsored by State Representative Devon Wood, aims to address the shortage of veterinarians in rural Iowa counties. The legislation, recently passed by a House Appropriations Subcommittee, proposes the creation of a rural Veterinary... read more
by Editor | Apr 12, 2024 | Animal Health News, Livestock
Source: High Plains Journal The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Drug Administration, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have detected highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus in laboratory samples from older dairy cows in Texas, Kansas, and... read more
by Editor | Apr 11, 2024 | Animal Health News, Livestock
Source: Reuters The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed avian flu in milk samples from sick cattle in Kansas and Texas, but assured the public of the safety of the milk supply. The virus, typically affecting birds, has now reached mammals. Investigations are... read more
by Editor | Apr 1, 2024 | Animal Health News, Livestock
Source: The Globe The Minnesota Board of Animal Health is promoting spring biosecurity measures to mitigate disease risks for poultry owners. Rather than focusing solely on avian influenza, they emphasize the broader benefits of biosecurity in preventing various... read more
by Editor | Mar 26, 2024 | Animal Health News, Livestock
Source: swineweb Dr. Paul Sundberg was honored with the Distinguished Service Award at the National Pork Industry Forum in Illinois for his four-decade dedication to improving the pork industry. Throughout his career, Sundberg notably served as the first executive... read more
by Editor | Mar 19, 2024 | Livestock, News
Source: Smithsonian Magazine A UK-based company, Genus, is genetically modifying pigs to resist a deadly virus, porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS), in hopes of FDA approval by late 2024 or early 2025. The virus costs global farmers $2.7 billion... read more
by Editor | Mar 16, 2024 | Animal Health News, Livestock
Source: Reuters The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is approximately 18 months away from developing a vaccine for the current strain of bird flu, announced Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Eight commercial flocks and 14 backyard flocks have been affected this... read more
