Pests, particularly rodents, can have many impacts on your daily operations in any livestock system, including contaminated feed, building maintenance, and potential disease vectors. These are just some of the factors that can ultimately affect the economic viability of...
German authorities are working to contain an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in Brandenburg, marking the first occurrence of the highly contagious virus in the country in 35 years. The outbreak was confirmed in a water buffalo herd near...
In LANXESS Biosecurity Solutions’ ongoing "Biosecurity Alphabet" series, the focus shifts to the letter D—disinfection. This essential step in biosecurity plays a critical role in safeguarding farms, animals, and the food supply chain. By effectively eliminating harmful pathogens, disinfection...
The 52nd Annual Iowa Pork Congress, North America’s largest winter swine trade show, is set to take place on January 22-23, 2025, at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines. The highly anticipated event will bring together thousands of...
As Canadian farmers adapt to new pest control regulations, the end of liquid strychnine use has prompted the need for innovative, effective, and efficient gopher control strategies. Viceroy Distributors is at the forefront of this shift, offering cutting-edge solutions...
In an innovative partnership, experts from Minnesota and Texas are joining forces to tackle livestock biosecurity challenges and share strategies for safeguarding the industry against emerging threats. The collaboration, highlighted by the University of Minnesota Extension, brings together researchers,...
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...
Manitoba Pork’s Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea (PED) elimination plan is being put into action following the province’s first PED case of 2024, reported on December 3rd in a finisher barn located in southeastern Manitoba. This outbreak has triggered a full...
After 21 years with Frito-Lay, Dean Lueck made a career shift and joined Pipestone Management as the Truck Wash Manager over six years ago. Today, he leads a 12-person team responsible for washing and disinfecting 85 to 90 livestock...
Farmscape for November 21, 2024
The Swine Health Information Center advises stepped up biosecurity as the colder weather hits. The Swine Health Information Center has released its November domestic and global disease monitoring reports. SHIC Associate Director Dr. Lisa Becton...