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Pig Health & Disease

Customizable swine flu vaccine could improve disease protection

A new, cost-effective vaccination approach from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln aims to help pork producers keep pace with rapidly mutating swine flu strains.

New World screwworm

Neogen expands availability of products to combat NWS

Neogen Corp. has announced the expanded availability of FIFRA* Section 2(ee) recommendations for the use of Prozap Insectrin X Concentrate and Prozap Screw Worm and Ear Tick Aerosol as part of New World screwworm (NWS) response efforts.

New World screwworm

Federal funding to help Texas strengthen NWS inspection capacity

Pre-award approval of a cooperative agreement with the United States Department of Agriculture unlocks immediate federal funding for the Texas Animal Health Commission to hire additional inspectors and strengthen the state’s New World screwworm (NWS) response.

New World screwworm

USDA invests in projects to strengthen NWS preparedness and response

These innovative proposals, which will receive a combined total of about US$105 million, promise to sharpen detection, accelerate control and eradication tools, and strengthen rapid-response capabilities.

Livestock & Poultry Diseases

Chaos of PRRS compared to an office burning down

JBS technical director says he feels the industry is getting smarter in dealing with outbreaks, but the disease still “has a way of making us seem dumb.”

African Swine Fever

Philippines invests in ASF vaccine development

Development of a local vaccine against African swine fever (ASF) is the key priority in a new initiative in the Southeast Asian state.

Animal Health & Veterinary

Grassley to USDA: Don’t listen to anti-vaxxers

Senator tells agriculture secretary that as the U.S. faces numerous animal health threats, vaccination options must be fully considered.

African Swine Fever

5 reasons the pork industry can’t ignore ASF

African swine fever is the “boogeyman under the bed,” World Pork Expo attendees are told.

New World screwworm

USDA confirms 6th case of New World screwworm in US

The latest case is in a calf in La Salle County, Texas.

New World screwworm

New Mexico sees first case of New World screwworm; additional case reported in Texas

A dog in Lea County, New Mexico, was previously reported in Andrews County, Texas.

New World screwworm

Trump administration names new senior adviser for NWS preparedness

In this role, John Bellinger will integrate into the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s team to help further drive its robust effort to explore all available technologies to combat the New World screwworm (NWS).

International Trade

Brazilian pork exports grow, FMD-free status recognized

May exports of pig meat by Brazil broke another record for the month, and the trade could expand further as China officially recognizes Brazil’s status as free of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD).

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