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Protecting animal ag from foreign disease outbreaks

Protecting animal agriculture from foreign animal disease outbreaks. Dr. Kelli Werling with Indiana’s State Board of Animal Health says a foreign animal disease outbreak would be detrimental to exports and the overall ag economy.  “Trade partners might not choose to take our product anymore and... Read More.

Swine disease a concern along with HPAI

Livestock diseases are a concern for Minnesota’s Ag Commissioner. Thom Petersen tells Brownfield while much attention is deservedly given to highly pathogenic avian flu, swine producers are facing several threats too. “We talk about PRRS, PEDv, but also African swine fever. We’ve got to... Read More.

Minnesota emergency response to poultry disease outbreaks

Poultry diseases are running rampant across several Midwest states. Minnesota Department of Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen says producers in his state are dealing with highly pathogenic avian influenza, H5N1, and avian Metapneumovirus. “Which has kind of been a tough go of it for our... Read More.

Swine disease prevention and detection important to NPPC

Disease prevention and detection remain priorities for the National Pork Producers Council. NPPC president Lori Stevermer says pig farmers are committed to biosecurity. “Unfortunately, this type of year PRRS tends to flare up a little bit, so it’s always a renewal of our biosecurity... Read More.

Pork checkoff monitoring H5N1 and hog disease

A veterinarian says the spread of viruses, like Influenza A in livestock, are being closely monitored by the pork checkoff. “We want to make sure we’re doing everything to reduce exposure to pigs, whether they’re outdoor or indoor raised pigs.” Patrick Webb with the... Read More.

Labor, animal disease, and domestic consumption among pork challenges

The senior vice president of producer and state engagement with the National Pork Board is hearing about common challenges throughout the swine industry. Brett Kaysen attended Minnesota Pork Congress this week and says as he’s traveled the country this winter, three general themes keep... Read More.

Delaro Complete Offers Enhanced Disease Protection

Delaro complete offers protection against a broad spectrum of diseases, while also enhancing plant health. In this episode of Managing for Profit, product manager for crop protection at Bayer Crop Science Sabih Javed says explains how it performed for growers during the 2024 growing... Read More.

Poultry disease threats top-of-mind

Disease threats are at the forefront as poultry producers try to keep flocks healthy. Minnesota turkey grower John Zimmerman tells Brownfield highly pathogenic avian influenza cases are surging as wild birds migrate south for the winter. “We’ve had some indications that we’re going to... Read More.

KDHE Awards 17 Chronic Disease Risk Reduction Community Grantees

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment’s (KDHE) Community Health Promotion program is pleased to announce that the recipients of this year’s Chronic Disease Risk Reduction (CDRR) Community grant. In total, the State Fiscal... Read More.
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