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A focus on endemic swine diseases

Monday, March 3

An official with the National Pork Board is encouraged by efforts to eradicate endemic swine diseases in the U.S. Brett Kaysen is senior vice president of producer and state engagement. “For example, pseudorabies. There was a time when pseudorabies and hog cholera really decimated... Read More.

Swine disease a concern along with HPAI

Friday, February 28

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.

Traceability and innovation crucial to keeping the swine herd healthy

Thursday, February 20

The presence of African swine fever in the Caribbean brings the risk of the disease closer to the U.S. Burke Healey, USDA domestic ASF response lead, says traceability and innovation matter when it comes to keeping the swine herd healthy. “It helps to determine... Read More.

Swine disease prevention and detection important to NPPC

Tuesday, February 18

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.

K-State Sets Dates for Junior Swine, Meat Goat Events

Saturday, January 28

K-State Research and Extension News Service MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State University has announced that it will be hosting two in-person junior producer days in the Spring, 2023.University officials said K-State Junior Swine Producer Day will be Saturday, March 11, and K-State Junior Meat Goat Producer Day... Read More.