By Elizabeth Ferry, Michigan State University
The first outbreak of African Swine Fever in the Western Hemisphere in nearly 40 years requires all U.S. swine farmers to prioritize and enhance biosecurity practices aimed at protecting the health of their herds.
On...
It is that time of year again; the sun is shining, the days are longer, and the snow has melted away. Before we know it, the summer heat will also be here too but unfortunately, when it comes to...
Money. The driving factor at the end of the day to make sure bills are paid and food is on the table. Everything comes at a cost, especially change within your family farm operation. Suggested changes are often quickly...
Reprinted from PigHealthToday.com
Evolving strains of porcine circovirus (PCV) mean careful monitoring and updating management strategies are key to controlling disease associated with the virus, according to a leading pig health expert.
Clayton Johnson, DVM, a partner at Carthage Veterinary Services...
Blog by Maggie Cornelius, Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics, University of Illinois
The emergent "meatless meat" industry has sparked interest among consumers, investors, farmers, and meat companies alike. The question many are asking is, to what extent will meatless...
Heavy rain pounded China’s central province of Henan in the past four days. At least 25 people were killed, and over 100,000 people have been forced to flee to safe ground.
The hardest hit area was the capital city of...
It’s very concerning when people vote on issues when they don’t understand the ramifications. There is no clearer example than the approved California ballot initiative–Proposition 12. Proposition 12 addresses farm animal housing standards. The problem? Unfortunately, Californians didn’t have...
In the summer, many of us look forward to county fairs, state fairs and many other livestock exhibitions. For many of us, this is a time to get off the farm and meet neighbors, friends and family. It is...
A robust body of research explains the efficacy of Excede® for Swine (ceftiofur crystalline free acid) against four of the bacterial pathogens associated with swine respiratory disease (SRD).
A third-generation cephalosporin, Excede for Swine is approved for treatment or control...
Last week, Luke Minion, Chairman of the Board of Wholestone Farms, shared some exciting news. The farmer-owned company announced their commitment to building a state-of-the-art pork processing plant in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. 200 farmer-members, most of whom are...