Global influenza surveillance and risk to swine

The Swine Health Information Center, in collaboration with the American Association of Swine Veterinarians, hosted a webinar on influenza A with a global audience from 30 countries. Video is available.

Is H5N1 a threat to US swine herds?

Amy Baker, research veterinary medical officer at the USDA National Animal Disease Center, said human influenza A greatly influences the pathogen’s diversity in swine due to interspecies transmission from humans to swine.

Illinois Pork Producers advocate for industry at State Capitol

The move was done to better engage urban legislators who may not be very familiar with hog farming.

Veterinary diagnostic scientists develop rapid tool to detect swine disease

Scientists launch web-based tool—the SDRS BLAST Tool—that compares genetic sequences of PRRSV with those in the Swine Disease Reporting System.

Sludge advice: basics of lagoons and anaerobic digester clean out

Although it’s a dirty job, learn some safety tips to deal with the sludge.

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