Jim Long Pork Commentary, National Pork Industry Conference Report, July 19th 2021
Jim Long, President and CEO Genesus Genetics
Last week we attended the National Pork Industry Conference (NPIC) in Wisconsin. About 900 attendees from the USA....
Jim Long Pork Commentary, National Pork Industry Conference , July 13th 2021
Jim Long, President and CEO Genesus Genetics
Today we are on the way to the National Pork Industry Conference (NPIC) in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin. It’s...
Jim Long Pork Commentary, PRRS Ripping U.S. Hog Production, July 5th 2021
Jim Long, President and CEO Genesus Genetics
Everyday we hear about new PRRS breaks. The latest is that 4 - 6,000 sow units being depopulated....
George Charbonneau from South West Ontario Veterinary Services, SINS : Is there a Genetic...
Swine inflammation and necrosis syndrome (SINS) can appear in pigs in several parts of the body simultaneously. Newborns, suckling piglets and older pigs can...
Marty Misener from South West Ontario Veterinary Services, Can ASFV Contamination of Field...
The ASF virus (ASFV) is efficiently transmitted via blood and meat that is derived from infected animals. The virus is extremely stable in a...
Jim Long Pork Commentary, Midwest Tour, June 21st 2021
Jim Long, President and CEO Genesus Genetics
This past week, after the World Pork Expo, we have travelled around the Western Midwest (Iowa – Nebraska...
Marty Misener from South West Ontario Veterinary Services, How Long Does ASFV Survive In...
Understanding the ecology and transmission of African swine fever virus (ASFV) is essential to minimizing virus spread. We have discussed previously the ability of...
Jim Long Pork Commentary, World Pork Expo Report, June 14th 2021
Jim Long, President and CEO Genesus Genetics
Last week the World Pork Expo (WPX) was held in Des Moines, Iowa. The first time it was...
Jim Long Pork Commentary, World Mega Producer, June 8th 2021
Jim Long, President and CEO Genesus Genetics
In conjunction with the World Pork Expo, today Genesus announces the 2021 WORLD MEGA PRODUCER
The 2021 World...
George Charbonneau from South West Ontario Veterinary Services, Are We Influenced By Social Cues?
This research deals with the impact of "social cues" on biosecurity in livestock facilities. The discussion about social cues seems timely as we deal...