The Swine Health Information Center (SHIC) has introduced a new "Facilities" category to its Domestic Swine Disease Monitoring Report, broadening surveillance efforts for Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus (PEDV) and Porcine Deltacoronavirus (PDCoV). This enhancement now includes monitoring PCR tests...
Every week a new Science Page from the Bob Morrison’s Swine Health Monitoring Project. The previous editions of the science page are available on our website.
In today’s Science Page the MSHMP team takes a look at Senecavirus A incidence in the...
The Canadian government is taking proactive steps to safeguard the country’s pork industry from the threat of African Swine Fever (ASF). Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Lawrence MacAulay has announced new funding to support hog producers in preparing for and...
Key takeaways
A Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae (Mhp) elimination program includes an eight-month herd closure. To offset production losses, producers can overstock sow farms before closure.
A down market can be an advantageous time to take on a disease elimination program...
Recent research from Iowa State University has unveiled that tongue tip fluids can serve as an accurate and economical alternative to traditional oral fluids for diagnosing Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) and Influenza A in swine populations. This...
Maintaining optimal farrowing rates is crucial for efficient pork production. When sow farrowing rates decline, producers must investigate multiple factors that could be affecting reproductive performance.
1. Evaluating Breeding Practices
Proper heat detection and breeding timing are critical. Ensuring accurate estrus...
In a recent study, the University of Minnesota's Morrison Swine Health Monitoring Project has provided new insights into the evolution of the Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea (PED) virus in the United States. Since its sudden emergence in 2013, PED has...
South Dakota State University Department of Animal Science students and faculty will present their latest research and extension projects at the 2025 Midwest Section meeting of the American Society of Animal Science.
This year’s meeting is March 9-12, 2025, in...
Recent disease surveillance data from the Swine Health Information Center (SHIC) reveal significant shifts in pathogen activity across North American swine operations during January 2025. The report, presented by SHIC Associate Director Dr. Lisa Becton, highlights a notable rise...
The U.S. pork industry is a vital part of the nation’s economy, generating a $36.4 billion in total gross income and supporting thousands of jobs across the agricultural sector. However, African swine fever (ASF) poses a grave threat to...