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AVMA: Santa’s reindeer pass annual veterinary exam, cleared for flight

Children around the world received some good news today, with officials from the North Pole confirming that Dasher, Dancer, Prancer and the rest of Santa’s reindeer have been approved for their Christmas Eve flight following a health checkup from Santa’s veterinarian. Dr. Sandra Faeh, president of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), and veterinary technician […]

Apply by Dec 31 – Neil Dierks Scholarship

The $5,000 scholarship is awarded annually to a graduate student enrolled in a land-grant university pursuing a field of study that directly supports the pork industry. The National Pork Industry Foundation (NPIF), a nonprofit dedicated to advancing research and education within the pork industry, is now accepting applications for the Neil Dierks Scholarship. This scholarship […]

USDA Approves Emergency Funding to Protect U.S. Livestock and Animals from New World Screwworm

The United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is announcing $165 million in emergency funding from the Commodity Credit Corporation to protect U.S. livestock and other animals from New World screwworm (NWS) and to increase USDA’s ongoing efforts to control the spread of NWS in Mexico and Central America. NWS […]

Abstract: Operational lessons learned from simulating an elimination response to a transboundary animal disease in wild animals

Abstract: Operational lessons learned from simulating an elimination response to a transboundary animal disease in wild animals Transboundary animal disease (TAD) introductions can have myriad economic, ecological, and societal impacts. When TADs are introduced into wild species, rapid and intense control efforts to reduce wild animal host populations are sometimes needed to eliminate the disease […]

New Tests Detect African Swine Fever on Surfaces

Kansas State University researchers have published the findings of a study that looks at a seemingly simple way to add another layer of protection for the U.S. swine industry against a crippling, viral disease. K-State Swine Production Specialist and Veterinarian Jordan Gebhardt said scientists have used some common household items to test their ability to […]

Wellness Wednesday

Wellness Wednesday – Environmental Wellbeing Tip: Learn about nature preserves in your area and make an effort to go exploring. Walking in a natural outdoor setting has been shown to be effective at reducing depression, stress, and anxiety. Believe it or not, there are many natural areas close to San Francisco you can explore during […]

SHIC/FFAR Fund Six Japanese Encephalitis Virus Research Projects

The Swine Health Information Center and the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research have recently funded six new projects to enhance US prevention, preparedness, mitigation and response capabilities for Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV). As a transboundary disease risk for US introduction, JEV is transmitted through the bite of infected mosquitos and can cause reproductive failure, […]