Prevention/Treatment
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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A deeper look at antibiotic use in food animals
There is no shortage of opinions regarding antibiotic use in food-animal production. However, scientific facts are harder to come by. To bridge that gap, the National Institute for Animal Agriculture (NIAA) released a White Paper, summarizing presentations and more from its "Antibiotic Use in Food Animals: A Dialogue for Common Purpose" symposium held this fall.
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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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Rep. Slaughter challenges FDA on antibiotic inaction
It’s no secret that Rep. Louise Slaughter (D-N.Y.) is on a dedicated mission to change the way Americans use antibiotics, particularly involving farm animals. This week, she sent a letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Margaret Hamburg, criticizing the agency's inaction.
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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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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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