On Thursday, the state of California released a court order that modifies the California Proposition 12 implementation. Contrary to some reporting – this is not a delay of all of Proposition 12, rather it is an adjustment related to the sale of whole pork meat.
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High Capacity Testing an Enormous Asset for Livestock Producers
Iowa State VDL SmartChip machines to produce up to 30,000 test results per day, compared to about 2,000 tests via the 96-well conventional method.
Feral Swine Eradication Act Introduced in the House
Rep. Barry Moore (AL-02) has introduced H.R. 3984, the bipartisan, bicameral Feral Swine Eradication Act, with co-author Rep. Jasmine Crockett (TX-30). This legislation extends the Feral Swine Eradication and Control Pilot Program.
New Release in Feral Swine Video Series
The newest video in the ongoing series, Feral Swine in America: Chapter Six- Louisiana, looks at the impacts feral swine have on alligators and agriculture in Louisiana and the disease risk they pose to livestock, wildlife, and humans.
Abstract: Salmonella in Swine: Prevalence, Multidrug Resistance, and Vaccination Strategies
Abstract: Salmonella in Swine: Prevalence, Multidrug Resistance, and Vaccination Strategies
Abstract: Evaluation Survey on Agreement with Existing Definitions of Biosecurity with a Focus on Livestock
Abstract: Evaluation Survey on Agreement with Existing Definitions of Biosecurity with a Focus on Livestock
“Producers Can Now Go “”Whole Hog”” on New Heat Stress App for Pigs”
HotHog, a new smartphone application (“app”) that predicts heat stress in pigs, is now available for download and use, a team of Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and university scientists announced today.
Wellness Wednesday – Why It’s Important to Talk About Mental Health
Physical and mental well-being are both important. But sometimes discussing physical health issues is more comfortable than talking about mental health concerns. Conversations about mental health help people around you feel empowered to seek the support they need.
Prop 12 Implementation Webinar Series: California Department of Food and Agriculture Animal Care Program
Three webinars presented by California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Animal Care Program reviewing Prop 12 Animal Confinement regulations and requirements for end-users, distributors, and pork producers.
Position Announcement: Assistant or Associate Professor in Swine Health Management
The Department of Population Medicine, Ontario Veterinary College at the University of Guelph invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in Swine Health Management.