The veterinary community is working together to protect the efficacy of antibiotics for generations to come. Work with your veterinarian on a disease prevention plan that fits your operation.
USDA wants to update its regulations that outline how the agency approves animal diagnostic laboratories to conduct official testing for animal diseases, as well as how they can remain approved.
The Rinderpest Game launched this week on www.rinderpestvigilance.com to bring awareness of the critical role the animal health industry plays in preventing the return of the rinderpest virus.
Challenges to changing antibiotic use in food animal production and the associated economics, data and policy issues will be the focus of a workshop Sept. 6-7, 2018, in Washington, D.C.
An outbreak of foot and mouth disease (FMD) in the United States would create significant economic disruption, but its scope, duration and cost depends on our level of preparation.
For professing to love and protect animals, members of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals sure kill a lot of them. The group has euthanized 38,000 animals since 1998.
Fair Oaks Farms co-founder and owner sits down for a one-on-one interview. It's been nearly six months since the farm's reputation was stung after animal activists released undercover videos of alleged animal abuse.
Citing improved understanding of the disease and control measures, USDA/APHIS this week rescinded federal reporting requirements for Swine Enteric Coronavirus Diseases (SECD).
Brazil expects the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) to declare the country free from foot-and-mouth disease with vaccinations at a meeting in May, according to a government statement on Friday.
While feed and ingredients are not the most likely sources of introduction and transmission, they are a documented vector for disease. Here's some common Q&As.
A second round of USDA pig trials suggest dietary L-glutamine could substitute for some antibiotic use for enhancing immunity and performance following stressful events.
According to the swine disease global surveillance report from the University of and Swine Health Information Center, pig farmers continue to be plagued by multiple disease risks.
This year's winner, Zack Talbert, presented “A New ‘Twist’ to a Currently Failing Fumigation Room.” Talbert, a third-year veterinary student, discussed how current fumigation rooms are failing in effectiveness.
New USDA Policy enables more U.S. research and vaccine development for foot and mouth disease (FMD), but biosecurity precautions and approval processes will take several years, says UDSA Chief Veterinarian Jack Shere.
