Diseases
Animal Traceability Rule comments end; awaiting the next step
USDA’s comment period for the proposed national livestock identification program came to a close on Dec. 9. NPPC supports a mandatory traceability program and submitted comments on behalf of the Swine Identification Implementation Task Force.
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Webinar for answers to PRRS, Dec. 21
On Dec. 21, a free webinar-- “PRRS: Strategies to keep it at bay”—will feature Dr. Scott Dee, world-renown expert on PRRS transmission, biosecurity and aerobiology.
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CDC: Transmission of H3N2 virus limited
On Nov. 20, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed three cases of swine-origin triple reassortant influenza A (H3N2) (S-OtrH3N2) virus infection in children in two counties in Iowa.
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Minnesota regional PRRS meeting, Dec. 5
To update pork producers on voluntary regional efforts to control porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus and to encourage participation, a meeting will be Dec. 5, in Prinsburg, Minn.
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‘Tis the flu season
As we enter influenza season in humans and swine, it is important to remember the importance of vaccination and other control measures (such as frequent hand washing) to minimize the risk of viral spread.
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Progress made in Michigan PRRS control project
Progress is being made in disease stabilization and area regional control by Allegan and Ottawa County pork producers.
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Swine disease management sets a good example
Livestock production today is efficient and for the most part conducted under the best management available, including close relationships with veterinarians.
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Commentary: Traceability is like a bad penny
Animal identification is like a bad penny, it just keeps coming back around. But unlike that penny, animal ID/traceback is becoming increasingly valuable in the marketplace and not having an all-inclusive program is becoming increasingly risky.
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More FMD reported in China
A case of foot-and-mouth disease has been identified in China’s Penghu County. While FMD is nothing new, China’s animal health officials are working to reduce disease outbreaks and boost biosecurity.
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South Korea may be facing a new FMD break
South Korean animal health officials are investigating a potential case of foot-and-mouth disease on a cattle farm. The country’s agriculture ministry says the farm is located near Pohang city, approximately 230 miles from Seoul.
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Spronk receives Allen D. Leman Science in Practice award
Gordon Spronk, DVM, Pipestone, Minn., received the 2011 Allen D. Leman Science in Practice Award.
Created in honor of Allen D. Leman, DVM, the award honors individuals who have made a significant impact on swine health management research.
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- Commentary: Ag must resist HSUS 'divide and conquer' strategy
- Outbreak of PEDV spreads to 13 U.S. states
- Finding the comedy in ag-gag
- National Pork Board elects new officers; Richter to lead
- Smithfield Foods bid reflects China’s quality issues
- Will Smith dethroned in latest Peterson Farm Bros. parody
