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Pirbright, partners developing 2 new PRRS vaccines

Determined to find a more effective solution to a damaging virus, a joint research project aims to develop two new vaccines for PRRS.

November 10, 2020

Feed Additives

Researchers boost poultry immune system with antibodies

Poultry fed antibodies enjoy a stronger immune response and gain more weight during parasitic infection in a University of Illinois trial.

October 26, 2020

Agriculture Technology

Precision feeding may cut environmental impact of swine

Precision feeding could help swine producers reduce their environmental impact while cutting feed costs, according to French study.

September 2, 2020

Latest News

Rising livestock heat stress tied to climate change

Increased incidences of heat stress in livestock may be one of the most recognizable symptoms of climate change within the U.S. agricultural system, according to a new report.

August 27, 2020

African Swine Fever

New research could lead to faster ASF testing

New testing methodology could enable faster, more widespread detection of ASF, according to work by Plum Island researchers.

August 11, 2020

African Swine Fever

Model finds surviving pigs play role in spread of ASF

Study of wild boar suggests surviving pigs spread ASF after symptoms abate, providing possible missing link to explain the disease's persistence.

May 28, 2020

Feed Additives

Study: Antibiotic resistance not tied to agriculture

A Canadian study finds little evidence antibiotic use in agriculture and animal feed leads to resistance in disease-causing bacteria in humans.

April 30, 2020

African Swine Fever

Real-time DNA test could enable wider screening for ASF

A new test, vetted by Plum Island scientists, makes near real-time screening for African swine fever possible in industrial and institutional settings.

April 21, 2020

African Swine Fever

COVID-19 delays ASF research, but also prompts funding

Some ag research, including work on ASF, has been put on hold due to COVID-19-related delays, but the pandemic could also trigger new sources of funding.

April 16, 2020

Latest News

Alltech: Animal production must adapt to stop COVID-19

After watching international outbreaks, Alltech leaders say new animal production protocol are needed to prevent COVID-19 from threatening food security.

March 27, 2020

Animal Feed Manufacturing

Water, feed consumption by livestock trending downward

Nebraska study finds livestock industry’s water consumption has decreased significantly in recent decades, thanks primarily to increased feed efficiency.

March 16, 2020

Animal Nutrition

Ad libitum feeding could pose environmental challenges

Although good for animal welfare, study suggests ad libitum feeding practice could make environmental management more difficult.

March 16, 2020