Farmscape for January 30, 2024
Full Interview 11:53
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The Associate Director of the Swine Health Information Center reports continued increased porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome and Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea activity last month, a reflection of the winter weather....
There’s no question the US swine industry is struggling through a down market cycle. Jason Woodworth, Research Professor at Kansas State University, spoke to attendees at the Annual Four Star Pork Industry Conference held in Muncie, Indiana in September...
Research provides critical information and resources to help pork producers as they face emerging disease challenges in their swine herds. Research priorities and topics identified in the SHIC 2024 Plan of Work help the Swine Health Information Center fulfill...
Farmscape for January 25, 2024
Full Interview 20:55
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An Assistant Professor with the Western College of Veterinary Medicine is encouraging pork producers to consider the introduction of protocols to ensure pigs are not exposed by staff to Streptococcus...
Farmscape for January 24, 2024
Full Interview 11:53
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The Associate Director of the Swine Health Information Center says the ongoing spread and resurgence of African Swine Fever remains the dominant global swine disease concern. As part of its...
Farmscape for January 23, 2024
Full Interview 11:39
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Researchers with the Western College of Veterinary Medicine are looking at the use of biomarkers as an indicator of animal welfare.
Biological markers are observable characteristics that can be measured to...
Health impacts of piglets choosing a teat from their mother sow.
Modern sows are highly prolific and as such the number of piglets born often outnumbers viable teats, both at an individual sow level and a farrowing room or batch...
Veterinary Pharmaceutical Solutions (VPS) has successfully acquired Diamond Animal Health, a prominent contract manufacturer of animal health solutions, from Mars Corporation. This strategic move, in collaboration with private investment firm Granite Creek Capital Partners, L.L.C., signifies a significant expansion...
The award marks the 6th year in a row for recognition in this category
Merck Animal Health, known as MSD Animal Health outside of the United States and Canada, a division of Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, N.J., USA (NYSE:MRK),...
Efforts built around priorities designed to protect US swine herd health
While the 2023 Progress Report provides pork producers, swine veterinarians, and industry stakeholders a review of the Swine Health Information Center’s activities and accomplishments to carry out its mission...