Groundbreaking research utilizing pigs as a model for studying immune responses to inhaled vaccines is paving the way for next-generation respiratory vaccines for human use. The study, a collaboration between The Pirbright Institute and the University of Oxford, demonstrates...
A strong start in life is more than just an advantage—it’s the critical foundation for a healthy, productive future. A solid beginning in life is crucial for piglets, as their early health is the foundation for both their survival...
The Swine Health Information Center (SHIC) has announced funding for six new research projects aimed at enhancing the U.S. pork industry's preparedness for Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV). These initiatives will focus on critical areas including diagnostics, surveillance, and response...
As winter settles in, the Swine Health Information Center (SHIC) is urging pork producers to strengthen their biosecurity measures to combat rising cases of swine diseases, including PRRS, PED, and Influenza A. The call to action follows SHIC's latest...
A recent study published in mBio, the journal of the American Society for Microbiology, has unveiled promising advancements in understanding African swine fever (ASF), one of the most devastating diseases affecting swine globally. The findings could pave the way...
Scientists assess a tick’s potential to spread disease in Southern U.S.
As feral hog populations increase in Texas and the U.S., they create desirable conditions for disease-carrying ticks and increase the risk for an outbreak of African swine fever virus,...
Scientists Develop Practical Biosecurity Tool for the Swine Industry
Kansas State University researchers have developed a groundbreaking method to enhance biosecurity in the swine industry by detecting African Swine Fever (ASF) virus on surfaces. This innovation could significantly bolster efforts...
Swine respiratory disease (SRD) is a persistent challenge in swine production, causing significant economic losses, particularly during colder months when barns are closed, and ventilation is limited. SRD, a complex of viral and bacterial infections, can lead to systemic...
The Swine Health Information Center and the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research have recently funded six new projects to enhance US prevention, preparedness, mitigation and response capabilities for Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV). As a transboundary disease risk for...
Public perception and trust play a critical role in advancing sustainable and ethical practices in animal agriculture.
Livestock farming in the United States is getting a lot of attention because people worry about its effects on animals, the environment, and...