Livestock & Poultry Diseases: Page 19

African Swine Fever

Global African swine fever vaccine standard adopted

Combined with biosecurity and other measures, an appropriate program using safe and effective vaccines offers the potential to gain control over African swine fever (ASF).

Brand Insights

The U.S. Soy Advantage

U.S.SEC

Explore the benefits of soy from the U.S., delivering quality, reliability, nutrition, and sustainability for global animal feed and aquaculture.

The U.S. Soy Advantage

Feed Strategy Podcast

Water quality strategies, innovations boost profitable animal production [PODCAST]

From reduced feed intake to equipment damage, contaminated water creates a cascade of problems that affect everything from bird health to bottom-line profitability.

Feed Strategy podcast graphic on water quality strategies for animal production

Contract to develop avian flu vaccine canceled by HHS

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services terminated the investment, calling mRNA technology “under-tested” and citing “safety concerns.”

Medical vaccine vials and syringe in sterile blue-tinted laboratory setting

Feed Ingredient Insights

Mycotoxins in layer hens: The hidden threat to egg production

Aflatoxins, ochratoxin A, and T-2 toxin top the list for their ability to quietly undermine egg production, damage internal organs and reduce the flock’s resilience over time.

Fresh white eggs clustered together, showcasing smooth oval shapes and uniform color

Animal Nutrition Views

Aflatoxins in piglets: symptoms, diagnosis, prevention and therapy

In piglet production, where margins are tight and early performance is critical, vigilance against mycotoxins is not just good practice; it is essential for long-term viability.

Aflatoxin molecular structure magnified over corn kernels, revealing chemical contamination risks

African Swine Fever

Fewer ASF outbreaks in Europe’s domestic pigs in 2024

As Romania and Croatia gained better control of African swine fever (ASF) in commercial and backyard herds, there was a significant drop in outbreaks in the region last year, while cases in wild boar remained stable, according to a new analysis of the disease situation in Europe.

Nighttime satellite view of Europe's urban lights revealing population density and city networks

Livestock & Poultry Diseases

Minnesota lost over 2.2 million turkeys to aMPV in 2024

The outbreak in the state was responsible for an estimated $112.3 million in lost sales during the year, a study reveals.

International Trade

Brazil achieves another double-digit jump in pork exports

Year-on-year, Brazilian exports of pig meat products in April were up close to 15% in volume, and almost 25% in revenue.

Political map of South America highlighting Brazil and neighboring countries

Poultry Health & Disease

Cargill finds combo of postbiotics, saponins fights avian E. coli

An additive made by combining the two ingredients reduced layer mortality by 26%, according to in-house research by Cargill.

White chickens with red combs in wire cage farm setting

USDA halts Mexican livestock imports over Screwworm

“Mexico is no one’s pinata,” said president of Mexico Claudia Sheinbaum, calling the suspension unfair.

African Swine Fever

Study: ASF virus survives freezing temps, thawing

The study results suggest samples of the virus could be more easily transported and stored for diagnostic purposes than previously thought, veterinarian says.

Frosted scientific sample rack with test tubes in red storage container

African Swine Fever

Sampling, lab capacity could be weak links in ASF outbreak

The model, PigSpread, used population and movement data from one densely populated swine state to simulate the spread of ASF in large and small outbreak scenarios.

Detailed 3D model of coronavirus showing spike proteins and internal genetic structure

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