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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
by Editor | Mar 6, 2024 | Animal Health Industry, Livestock
Source: KTTN The Missouri Department of Agriculture has introduced new animal health regulations for beef and swine exhibitors at fairs and exhibitions. Exhibitors are now required to provide a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) completed by an accredited... read more
by Editor | Mar 2, 2024 | Animal Health News, Livestock
Source: FarmProgress The UC Cooperative Extension has developed a mobile app, UC Community Chicken, aimed at aiding backyard chicken owners and game fowl breeders in raising healthy poultry. To assess its effectiveness, the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine is... read more
by Editor | Feb 26, 2024 | Animal Health News, Livestock
Source: KSAL.com The Kansas State University Beef Cattle Institute emphasizes the importance of fluid intake for beef cattle suffering from gastrointestinal viruses, particularly scours affecting young calves. This condition, characterized by severe diarrhea leading... read more
by Editor | Jan 31, 2024 | Animal Health News, Livestock
Source: World Animal News The ASPCA is aiding the Tioga County Sheriff’s Office in Owego, New York, in rescuing over 100 farm animals, including cows, goats, horses, and calves, due to signs of neglect and poor living conditions. These animals were found in... read more
by Editor | Jan 16, 2024 | Animal Health News, Livestock
Source: The Guardian Researchers suggest that people can distinguish the emotional states of chickens based on their vocalizations, offering a potential tool for improving the welfare of poultry. In a study conducted by the University of Queensland, audio recordings... read more
by Editor | Jan 4, 2024 | Animal Health News, Livestock
Source: WattPoultry Near Infrared (NIR) imaging technology could enable real-time capture of layer performance data, offering a non-invasive method to quantify fat pad weight in live birds. Currently, the layer industry relies on past performance data for nutritional... read more
by Editor | Dec 29, 2023 | Animal Health Industry, Livestock
Source: University of Minnesota The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released data indicating a 4% increase in the sales of medically important antibiotics for use in food-producing animals in 2022. The report from the FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine... read more
by Editor | Dec 21, 2023 | Animal Health News, Livestock
Source: Kentucky Lantern The Kentucky Veterinary Shortage Working Group has finalized an 18-month report addressing the shortage of large animal veterinarians in the state. Currently, only 3% of Kentucky vets specialize in large animals, compared to the national... read more
by Editor | Dec 18, 2023 | Animal Health Industry, Livestock
Source: The Telegraph Dumble Farm in Arram, East Riding of Yorkshire, has found success with cow cuddling sessions after selling its dairy herd due to challenges like flooding and falling milk prices. The farm joined a conservation scheme to rewild the land but wanted... read more
