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African Swine Fever

FAO partners with Kosovo backyard pig farmers to combat ASF

Backyard pig keepers received assistance during the entire duration of the project involving three locations in Kosovo.

Brand Insights

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Biosecurity

SHIC releases final reports on biosecurity studies

The Swine Health Information Center (SHIC) has released final reports on wean-to-harvest biosecurity to reduce disease transmission.

Biosecurity

Beagle Brigade Act signed into law

President Joe Biden signed the Beagle Brigade Act of 2023 into law on December 23, permanently authorizing the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Detector Dog Training Center in Newnan, Georgia.

Biosecurity

Minnesota, Texas partner on biosecurity video series

Minnesota and Texas have partnered on a series of videos that focus on farm biosecurity, covering planning, disease outbreak prevention strategies, concerns for small-scale farms, emergency preparedness and more.

African Swine Fever

K-State researchers develop tests to detect ASF on surfaces

Kansas State University researchers have published the findings of a study that looks at a seemingly simple way to add another layer of protection for the U.S. swine industry against African swine fever.

PEDv

Manitoba reports first case of PED virus in 2024

The case was identified in a finisher barn in southeastern Manitoba, according to reports, and has triggered full biocontainment as outlined in the Manitoba PED Elimination Plan.

Regulatory Updates

US Senate passes Beagle Brigade bill

The bipartisan bill that would streamline funding for dogs trained to detect foreign pests and animal diseases on cargo now moves on to the U.S. House of Representatives.

Animal Feed Regulations & Safety

IFIF publishes global biosecurity guidelines for feed mills

New guidance document was designed to make biosecurity accessible to feed mills of all sizes to protect the supply chain, working group chair says.

Biosecurity

New SHIC projects aim to advance US swine farm biosecurity

The Swine Health Information Center’s Wean-to-Harvest Biosecurity Research Program, in collaboration with the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research and Pork Checkoff, has recently funded two new projects to advance biosecurity of U.S. swine farms.

Biosecurity

Biosecurity alert system aims to protect Australia grain growers

Project looks to address critical gaps in biosecurity as part of the New South Wales government’s investment in protecting primary industries against biosecurity threats.

Biosecurity

Study eyes swine producers’ attitudes toward biosecurity

The new study, published August 5, is the first the examine human behavior in biosecurity adoption among swine producers.

Dairy Cow Health & Disease

FSIS to test dairy cows at slaughter for H5N1

Meanwhile, Midwestern dairy farmers can apply for reimbursement grants to support on-farm biosecurity efforts.

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