Roy GraberRoy Graber is a senior reporter at WATT Global Media. From the AuthorDairy Cow Health & DiseaseCalifornia reports suspected H5N1 cases in cattleSamples have been taken from herds at three dairy farms in the state.Business & MarketsMitloehner says don’t suck at communicating with city folksIf people in the agrifood industry want those who aren’t to get an accurate depiction of the industry, it is important to speak the same language.PEDvIs a PEDv-free pig industry possible?Swine health experts say porcine epidemic diarrhea virus can become a thing of the past, but it will take everyone’s effort.Regulatory UpdatesTime to finish the farm bill is now, NPPC saysThe early draft of the farm bill looks good for the pork industry, but it needs to be finished and signed before any potential election changes take place.International TradeBrazil could emerge as leading pork exporterPotential easing of trade restrictions and an ample supply of feed ingredients would make Brazilian pork industry growth viable.Regulatory UpdatesDo Californians regret voting for Proposition 12?NPPC VP believes if residents would have known about supply, price and environmental consequences, they would have voted against it.Livestock & Poultry DiseasesMichigan has first human case related to H5N1 outbreakA farmworker tests positive for influenza A (H5), state health department confirms.Dairy Cow Health & DiseaseIs H5N1 indemnity program for dairy farmers needed?It would make a difference if cows’ reduced milk production is temporary or permanent after an infection, agriculture secretary says.Livestock & Poultry DiseasesDairy goat operations should be on high alert for H5N1Animal health officials say the virus has a strong ability to multiply within the mammary tissue.International TradeVilsack: Dairy trade implications of H5N1 minimal so farMost trading partners 'understand that we’re on top of this,' US agriculture secretary says.Dairy Cow Health & DiseasePossible spread of H5N1 to beef cattle a big concernKansas Animal Health Commissioner says “the beef industry is on the phone daily” with questions about the virus that has spread into dairy herds.Regulatory UpdatesNPPC: Patchwork of state laws will make food desert worseA federal solution is needed for inconsistent animal production laws, and those inconsistencies are costly to pork consumers.Page 1 of 10Next Page
