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Animal Health & Veterinary

Texas governor looks to accelerate construction of new NWS sterile fly facility

The original operational capability for the facility in Edinburg, Texas, was originally targeted for November 2027, but Gov. Greg Abbott said he would like to see the facility operational by May 2027.

Brand Insights

Five Ways Immune Function Influences Feed Efficiency

Land O'Lakes Inc

Broiler feed efficiency is influenced by immune function, as even healthy birds divert nutrients to immune activity, impacting growth and highlighting the need for balanced nutrition strategies.

Animal Health & Veterinary

AVMA: Veterinarians are key to New World screwworm response

Following the recent detection of New World screwworm in Texas, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) is empowering one of the most important tools in preventing, identifying, treating and containing this parasite: the veterinarian.

African Swine Fever

Hungary confirms first ASF farm outbreak

For the first time, domestic pigs in Hungary have tested positive for the African swine fever (ASF) virus. In India’s northeastern states, there has been a sudden flurry of reports about new outbreaks.

African Swine Fever

China's hog sector faces major herd liquidation

Post-ASF overproduction, declined consumption amid demand for other proteins cited as key reasons.

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.”

Animal Health & Veterinary

USDA ramps up sterile fly dispersal after NWS re-emergence

Officials reiterated that New World screwworm (NWS) infestation is treatable and urged livestock producers to monitor their animals closely and report any suspected cases.

Animal Health & Veterinary

More information on New World screwworm from Feed Strategy

Learn more about New World screwworm, how to prevent its spread and what to do if you suspect an infestation on your farm.

Animal Health & Veterinary

Animal health experts urge vigilance in monitoring for New World screwworm

Officials and representatives from animal health companies are urging livestock producers to be vigilant in monitoring their animals for signs of an infestation of New World screwworm (NWS).

Animal Health & Veterinary

Animal movement restrictions declared in Texas after NWS found

The Texas Animal Health Commission has declared animal movement restrictions in two counties after New World screwworm (NWS) was found in Zavala County, effective immediately.

Animal Health & Veterinary

US ag groups confident in USDA’s capability to respond to NWS

American Farm Bureau Federation’s president said re-emergence of New World screwworm will have an immediate impact, but House and Senate ag committee leaders say it is not a reason to panic.

Animal Health & Veterinary

USDA confirms case of New World screwworm in United States

Three-week-old calf in Zavala County, Texas, affected, with no further detections elsewhere.

International Trade

NPPC hopes for USMCA renewal with minimal changes

Trade agreement's continuation would give U.S. pork preferential market access into the two countries, integrate the three nations' supply chains and facilitate collaboration on animal health issues.

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