We are eager to showcase a transformed 2023 ISU McKean Swine Disease Conference. The conference will be held on Wednesday June 28, 2023 as a one day meeting prior to Iowa Swine Day, which will be held on Thursday...
In recent years, there has been an increase in the presence of vesicular lesions noted on swine, and consequently foreign animal disease investigations (Kasari, 2016). Vesicular diseases are a group of similar diseases in swine that produce a fever...
The MSU Extension Pork Team conducted a survey of Michigan swine producers and swine veterinarians to determine if Veterinary Feed Directive guidelines have affected the health of their herds or their management practices.
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) occurs when bacteria, viruses,...
Food animal veterinarians are critical to maintaining a healthy, secure, and safe food supply. Today, there is a critical shortage of food animal veterinarians in both private and public practice, particularly in rural communities in the U.S. and insular...
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The Swine Health Information Center suggests an increased detection of porcine delta coronavirus in March may be part of a cycle that occurs every two to three years. The Swine...
Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) published a new 5-year strategic plan. It incorporates input we received from stakeholders on the strategic framework--a summarized version of the plan that we published in...
The American College of Animal Welfare is hosting their annual continuing education conference June 8-10 at North Carolina State University. Registrants may also attend virtually via Zoom livestream.
Highlights include 3-hour blocks on swine welfare, poultry welfare, shelter and disaster...
Dr. Scott Dee (left) holds the Distinguished Research Alumni award with CVM Associate Dean of Research Dr. Molly McCue. Photo by Marty Moen.
Over his 35-year career, Dr. Scott Dee, ’87 DVM, ’85 MS, ’96 PhD, has made a...
A newly proposed law backed by the AVMA would help combat the emerging threat posed by illicit xylazine while protecting veterinary access to this important animal sedative.
The Combating Illicit Xylazine Act was introduced into Congress on Tuesday, culminating weeks...
The American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV) honored six members for their contributions to the association and the swine industry. Dr. Nathan Winkelman, 2019 AASV president and 2023 Awards Selection Committee chair, introduced the recipients during the March 6,...